Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Atlanta, GA
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$35.39/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Atlanta, GA is $35.39 per hour. This is 42% lower than the Georgia average of $50.16.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Atlanta, GA compared to State and National Averages
$35.39/hour
Atlanta, GA
30% lower than the US average.
$50.16/hour
Georgia
8% higher than the US average.
$45.93/hour
United States
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Atlanta Compare to Other Cities
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Atlanta Compare to Other Cities
Belleville, Illinois
$50/hour
This is 30% higher than the Atlanta average of $35.39.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 31% higher than the Atlanta average of $35.39.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
$33/hour
This is 8% lower than the Atlanta average of $35.39.
What cities in Georgia pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Conyers, Georgia, Smyrna, Georgia, and Roswell, Georgia pay Long Term Care Nurses the most, all averaging $35 per hour. Conyers, Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Atlanta, GA average for Registered Nurses is $35 per hour, roughly in line with Conyers, Georgia, Smyrna, Georgia, and Roswell, Georgia.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Conyers, Georgia | $35 | $48 |
| Smyrna, Georgia | $35 | $48 |
| Roswell, Georgia | $35 | $48 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Atlanta?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $37 per hour. For comparison, the Atlanta, GA average for Registered Nurses is $35 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $37 | $37 |
Last updated on November 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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