Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Waycross, GA

Q: What cities in Georgia pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?

Bluffton is currently the highest paying city in Georgia for Acute Care Nurse jobs, paying up to $53/hr. This is 35% higher than the average pay for Acute Care Nurse roles in Georgia. Other top paying cities include Meldrim, paying up to $53/hr, Augusta, paying up to $52/hr, and Savannah, paying up to $43/hr.

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Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$34.35/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Waycross, GA is $34.35 per hour. This is 54% lower than the Georgia average of $52.95.

Last updated on August 15, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Acute Care Nurse salaries in Waycross, GA compared to State and National Averages

$34.35/hour

Waycross, GA

40% lower than the US average.

$52.95/hour

Georgia

9% higher than the US average.

$48.16/hour

United States

How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Waycross Compare to Other Cities

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Dublin, Georgia

$38/hour

This is 9% higher than the Waycross average of $34.35.

Augusta, Georgia

$47/hour

This is 27% higher than the Waycross average of $34.35.

Inverness, Florida

$41/hour

This is 15% higher than the Waycross average of $34.35.

What cities in Georgia pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Augusta, Georgia	$47	$52
Savannah, Georgia	$42	$43
Dublin, Georgia	$38	$41
Conyers, Georgia	$35	$48

What are the highest paying Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Waycross?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$33	$33

Last updated on August 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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