Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Georgia
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$50.15/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Georgia is $50.15 per hour. This is 11% higher than the US average of $44.87.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Georgia compared to National Averages
$50.15/hour
Georgia
11% higher than the US average.
$44.87/hour
United States
What cities in Georgia pay the most for Registered Nurses?
Columbus, Georgia pays Registered 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 Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Columbus, Georgia pays 219% 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 |
| Cartersville, Georgia | $51 | $53 |
| Atlanta, Georgia | $50 | $53 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Georgia?
OR - Operating Room earns the most among Nursing specialties in Georgia, averaging $75 per hour, followed by ED - Emergency Department ($73) and Acute Care ($53). OR - Operating Room also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $180. For comparison, the Georgia average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — OR - Operating Room earns 49% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| OR - Operating Room | $75 | $180 |
| ED - Emergency Department | $73 | $180 |
| Acute Care | $53 | $53 |
| Oncology | $52 | $53 |
| Stepdown | $51 | $53 |
| Med Surg | $50 | $53 |
| Manager | $50 | $53 |
| Intermediate Care | $50 | $53 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Georgia compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($50) and West Virginia ($46). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Georgia average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Virginia pays 5% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $53 | $59 |
| North Carolina | $50 | $58 |
| West Virginia | $46 | $53 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Louisiana | $42 | $46 |
| Florida | $42 | $51 |
| Alabama | $41 | $43 |
| South Carolina | $40 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Mississippi | $39 | $42 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Georgia?
CoreCivic pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($45). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $180. For comparison, the Georgia average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — CoreCivic pays 9% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreCivic | $45 | $47 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $45 | $180 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics ER - Emergency Room
- Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown
- Columbus, GA
$53-180/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Float
- Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown
- Columbus, GA
$53-180/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown
- Columbus, GA
$53-180/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics
- Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown
- Columbus, GA
$53-180/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Interventional Radiology
- Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown
- Columbus, GA
$53-180/hour
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