Chief Nursing Officer Salary Guide: Georgia
Average Chief Nursing Officer Salary
$47.81/hour
The average salary for a Chief Nursing Officer in Georgia is $47.81 per hour. This is equal to the US average
Last updated on October 27, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Chief Nursing Officer salaries in Georgia compared to National Averages
$47.81/hour
Georgia
This is equal to the US average
$47.63/hour
United States
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 Georgia average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — Conyers, Georgia and Smyrna, Georgia pay 26% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Conyers, Georgia | $35 | $48 |
| Smyrna, Georgia | $35 | $48 |
How does the pay for Chief Nursing Officers in Georgia compare to nearby states?
Only West Virginia reports pay data for Chief Nursing Officers, averaging $44 per hour. West Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Georgia average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — West Virginia pays 8% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $44 | $47 |
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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