Correctional Nurse Salary Guide: Georgia

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Correctional Nurse jobs in Georgia?

The highest paying employer in Georgia for Correctional Nurse jobs is CoreCivic, paying up to $44/hr. This is 1% lower than the average pay for Correctional Nurse roles in Georgia.

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

Augusta is currently the highest paying city in Georgia for Correctional Nurse jobs, paying up to $53/hr. This is 16% higher than the average pay for Correctional Nurse roles in Georgia. Other top paying cities include Albany, paying up to $54/hr, Jasper, paying up to $48/hr, and Conyers, paying up to $48/hr.

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Average Correctional Nurse Salary

$44.33/hour

The average salary for a Correctional Nurse in Georgia is $44.33 per hour. This is 16% lower than the US average of $51.23.

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Correctional Nurse salaries in Georgia compared to National Averages

$44.33/hour

Georgia

16% lower than the US average.

$51.23/hour

United States

What cities in Georgia pay the most for Correctional Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Conyers, Georgia	$35	$48
Smyrna, Georgia	$35	$48
Roswell, Georgia	$35	$48
Marietta, Georgia	$35	$48
Villa Rica, Georgia	$35	$48

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
CoreCivic	$44	$44

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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