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 CoreCivic, paying up to $44/hr. This is 8% lower than the average pay for Registered Nurse roles in Georgia.

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

Bluffton is currently the highest paying city in Georgia for Registered Nurse jobs, paying up to $53/hr. This is 10% higher than the average pay for Registered Nurse roles in Georgia. Other top paying cities include Meldrim, paying up to $53/hr, Augusta, paying up to $48/hr, and Savannah, paying up to $43/hr.

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Average Registered Nurse Salary

$47.94/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Georgia is $47.94 per hour. This is 1% lower than the US average of $48.28.

Last updated on August 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in Georgia compared to National Averages

$47.94/hour

Georgia

1% lower than the US average.

$48.28/hour

United States

What cities in Georgia pay the most for Registered Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Augusta, Georgia	$46	$48
Savannah, Georgia	$42	$43
Dublin, Georgia	$38	$41
Conyers, Georgia	$35	$48
Jackson, Georgia	$35	$48

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
Skilled Nursing	$50	$53
Intermediate Care	$49	$53
Long Term Care	$49	$53
Rehabilitation	$49	$53
Med Surg	$49	$53
Med Surg / Telemetry	$49	$53
Telemetry	$49	$53

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Virginia	$51	$56
North Carolina	$47	$58
Ohio	$46	$51
Kentucky	$42	$46
Mississippi	$41	$42
Alabama	$41	$42
West Virginia	$40	$41
Tennessee	$39	$42
South Carolina	$39	$46
Florida	$39	$49