Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Athens, GA
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$32.97/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Athens, GA is $32.97 per hour. This is 120% lower than the Georgia average of $72.57.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Athens, GA compared to State and National Averages
$32.97/hour
Athens, GA
36% lower than the US average.
$72.57/hour
Georgia
38% higher than the US average.
$44.87/hour
United States
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities
Snellville, Georgia
$35/hour
This is 7% higher than the Athens average of $32.97.
Atlanta, Georgia
$50/hour
This is 33% higher than the Athens average of $32.97.
Fayetteville, Georgia
$52/hour
This is 36% higher than the Athens average of $32.97.
What cities in Georgia pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?
Columbus, Georgia pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $160 per hour, followed by Newnan, Georgia ($52) and Fayetteville, Georgia ($52). Columbus, Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $180. For comparison, the Athens, GA average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Columbus, Georgia pays 385% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus, Georgia | $160 | $180 |
| Newnan, Georgia | $52 | $53 |
| Fayetteville, Georgia | $52 | $53 |
| Conyers, Georgia | $52 | $53 |
| Augusta, Georgia | $51 | $53 |
| Atlanta, Georgia | $50 | $53 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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