Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Georgia

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

The highest paying employer in Georgia for Registered Nurse jobs is Pyramid Consulting, paying up to $46/hr. This is 8% higher than the average pay for Registered Nurse roles in Georgia.

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

Marietta is currently the highest paying city in Georgia for Registered Nurse jobs, paying up to $53/hr. This is 19% higher than the average pay for Registered 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 Registered Nurse Salary

$42.88/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Georgia is $42.88 per hour. This is 10% higher than the US average of $38.80.

Last updated on December 4, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in Georgia compared to National Averages

$42.88/hour

Georgia

10% higher than the US average.

$38.80/hour

United States

What cities in Georgia pay the most for Registered Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Marietta, Georgia	$53	$53
Albany, Georgia	$44	$54
Conyers, Georgia	$35	$48
Jackson, Georgia	$35	$48
Smyrna, Georgia	$35	$48
Roswell, Georgia	$35	$48
Villa Rica, Georgia	$35	$48
Snellville, Georgia	$35	$48

What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Georgia?

Specialty	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Acute Care	$52	$53
Labor and Delivery	$52	$59
Oncology	$52	$53
Telemetry	$49	$53
Cardiac Stepdown	$48	$48
Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit	$48	$48
Neurology	$48	$48
Clinic	$48	$48

How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Georgia compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
North Carolina	$45	$46
Mississippi	$38	$43
Virginia	$33	$38
Louisiana	$32	$41
Florida	$32	$35
Kentucky	$31	$40
Tennessee	$30	$33
West Virginia	$30	$41
Alabama	$29	$38
South Carolina	$28	$42

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Pyramid Consulting	$46	$60
Advanced Care Partners	$45	$45
CoreCivic	$44	$44
Atrium Health Navicent	$39	$39
Medical Solutions Direct Hire	$39	$56
HCA South Atlantic Division	$27	$31