Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Georgia
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$33.46/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Georgia is $33.46 per hour. This is 11% lower than the US average of $37.24.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Georgia compared to National Averages
Registered Nurse salaries in Georgia compared to National Averages
$33.46/hour
Georgia
11% lower than the US average.
$37.24/hour
United States
What cities in Georgia pay the most for Registered Nurses?
What cities in Georgia pay the most for Registered Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Albany, Georgia | $44 | $54 |
| Conyers, Georgia | $35 | $48 |
| Jackson, Georgia | $35 | $48 |
| Smyrna, Georgia | $35 | $48 |
| Roswell, Georgia | $35 | $48 |
| Marietta, Georgia | $35 | $48 |
| Villa Rica, Georgia | $35 | $48 |
| Snellville, Georgia | $35 | $48 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Georgia?
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Georgia?
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Care | $53 | $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 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Georgia compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Georgia compare to nearby states?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $35 | $48 |
| Ohio | $33 | $43 |
| Florida | $33 | $44 |
| North Carolina | $32 | $43 |
| South Carolina | $31 | $40 |
| Kentucky | $31 | $40 |
| West Virginia | $30 | $41 |
| Tennessee | $30 | $39 |
| Alabama | $29 | $38 |
| Mississippi | $29 | $39 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Georgia?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Georgia?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Pyramid Consulting | $46 | $46 |
| Advanced Care Partners | $45 | $45 |
| CoreCivic | $45 | $45 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $38 | $56 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $37 | $37 |
| HCA South Atlantic Division | $28 | $31 |
Last updated on February 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
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Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care (LTC) Long Term Care
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- Ludowici, GA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
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Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Manager
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Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Manager
- Medical Solutions Direct Hire
- Albany, GA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$42-70/hour
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- Pyramid Consulting
- Griffin, GA
- 3x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Flexible
$43-78/hour
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- Core Medical-Perm
- Savannah, GA
- 3x12 hrs
$100K-110K/year
approximately $53-59/hrView job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager
- Medical Solutions Direct Hire
- Albany, GA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$43-50/hour
Posted 10 days ago
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