Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Georgia
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$72.57/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Georgia is $72.57 per hour. This is 29% higher than the US average of $51.23.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Georgia compared to National Averages
$72.57/hour
Georgia
29% higher than the US average.
$51.23/hour
United States
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 Georgia average for Emergency Department Nurses is $73 per hour — Columbus, Georgia pays 120% 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 |
How does the pay for Emergency Department Nurses in Georgia compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($47) and Kentucky ($43). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Georgia average for Emergency Department Nurses is $73 per hour — Virginia pays 27% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $53 | $59 |
| North Carolina | $47 | $58 |
| Kentucky | $43 | $46 |
| Florida | $42 | $53 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| South Carolina | $37 | $44 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Georgia?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Emergency Department Nurses, averaging $61 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $180. For comparison, the Georgia average for Emergency Department Nurses is $73 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 16% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $61 | $180 |
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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Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown
- Columbus, GA
$180+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics ER - Emergency Room
- Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown
- Columbus, GA
$53-180/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown
- Columbus, GA
$53-180/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- Piedmont Healthcare
- Macon, GA
$40-180/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- Memorial Health University Medical Center
- Pooler, GA
$53+/hour
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