Chief Nursing Officer Salary Guide: Athens, GA
Average Chief Nursing Officer Salary
$32.97/hour
The average salary for a Chief Nursing Officer in Athens, GA is $32.97 per hour. This is 45% lower than the Georgia average of $47.81.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Chief Nursing Officer salaries in Athens, GA compared to State and National Averages
$32.97/hour
Athens, GA
40% lower than the US average.
$47.81/hour
Georgia
4% higher than the US average.
$46.12/hour
United States
How Chief Nursing Officer Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities
How Chief Nursing Officer Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities
Decatur, Georgia
$35/hour
This is 7% higher than the Athens average of $32.97.
What cities in Georgia pay the most for Chief Nursing Officers?
Conyers, Georgia and Smyrna, Georgia pay Chief Nursing Officers the most, both averaging $35 per hour. Conyers, Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Athens, GA average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Conyers, Georgia and Smyrna, Georgia pay 7% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Conyers, Georgia | $35 | $48 |
| Smyrna, Georgia | $35 | $48 |
Last updated on October 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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