Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Georgia
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$46.67/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Georgia is $46.67 per hour. This is 4% lower than the US average of $48.76.
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Georgia compared to National Averages
$46.67/hour
Georgia
4% lower than the US average.
$48.76/hour
United States
What cities in Georgia pay the most for Registered Nurses?
Savannah, Georgia pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $43 per hour, followed by Conyers, Georgia ($35) and Smyrna, Georgia ($35). Conyers, Georgia has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Georgia average for Registered Nurses is $47 per hour — Savannah, Georgia pays 7% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah, Georgia | $43 | $44 |
| Conyers, Georgia | $35 | $48 |
| Smyrna, Georgia | $35 | $48 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Georgia?
Acute Care earns the most among Nursing specialties in Georgia, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Labor and Delivery ($52) and Oncology ($52). Labor and Delivery has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Georgia average for Registered Nurses is $47 per hour — Acute Care earns 13% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Care | $53 | $53 |
| Labor and Delivery | $52 | $59 |
| Oncology | $52 | $53 |
| Orthopedics | $49 | $53 |
| Skilled Nursing | $49 | $53 |
| Long Term Care | $49 | $53 |
| Rehabilitation | $49 | $53 |
| Telemetry | $49 | $53 |
| PCU - Progressive Care Unit | $48 | $53 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Georgia compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($48) and Ohio ($46). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Georgia average for Registered Nurses is $47 per hour — Virginia pays 12% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $52 | $59 |
| North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Ohio | $46 | $51 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| West Virginia | $41 | $47 |
| Mississippi | $41 | $42 |
| Alabama | $41 | $42 |
| South Carolina | $39 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Florida | $36 | $51 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Georgia?
WellBe Senior Medical pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($40) and Patterns Hiring - Perm ($39). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Georgia average for Registered Nurses is $47 per hour — WellBe Senior Medical pays 2% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| WellBe Senior Medical | $46 | $46 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $40 | $53 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $39 | $39 |
Last updated on September 29, 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) - Manager
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Savannah
- Bloomingdale, GA
$53+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Savannah
- Pooler, GA
$53+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
- WellBe Senior Medical
- Powder Springs, GA
- Sign-On Bonus
$77K-113K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbus
- Buena Vista, GA
$39-53/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbus
- Barnesville, GA
$39-53/hour
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