Nurse Practitioner Salary Guide: Georgia

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Average Nurse Practitioner Salary

$50.80/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in Georgia is $50.80 per hour. This is 49% lower than the US average of $75.48.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Nurse Practitioner salaries in Georgia compared to National Averages

$50.80/hour

Georgia

49% lower than the US average.

$75.48/hour

United States

What type of Nurse Practitioners make the most money in Georgia?

Only Family Practice reports pay data among Nurse Practitioner specialties in Georgia, averaging $58 per hour. For comparison, the Georgia average for Nurse Practitioners is $51 per hour — Family Practice earns 14% more.

Specialty	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Family Practice	$58	$58

How does the pay for Nurse Practitioners in Georgia compare to nearby states?

Florida pays Nurse Practitioners the most, averaging $62 per hour, followed by Mississippi ($53) and Virginia ($52). Mississippi has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $74. For comparison, the Georgia average for Nurse Practitioners is $51 per hour — Florida pays 22% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Florida	$62	$72
Mississippi	$53	$74
Virginia	$52	$68
North Carolina	$51	$65
South Carolina	$48	$61
Alabama	$48	$62
Kentucky	$48	$64
Tennessee	$46	$62

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nurse Practitioner jobs in Georgia?

Bluebird Staffing pays Nurse Practitioners the most, averaging $69 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($59). For comparison, the Georgia average for Nurse Practitioners is $51 per hour — Bluebird Staffing pays 36% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Bluebird Staffing	$69	$69
Perm Staff Jobs	$59	$59

Last updated on November 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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