Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Columbus, GA

Q: What cities in Georgia pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

Albany is currently the highest paying city in Georgia for Long Term Care Nurse jobs, paying up to $40/hr. This is 22% higher than the average pay for Long Term Care Nurse roles in Georgia. Other top paying cities include Jasper, paying up to $48/hr, Conyers, paying up to $48/hr, and Hiram, paying up to $48/hr.

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Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$30.05/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Columbus, GA is $30.05 per hour. This is 63% lower than the Georgia average of $49.02.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Columbus, GA compared to State and National Averages

$30.05/hour

Columbus, GA

64% lower than the US average.

$49.02/hour

Georgia

1% lower than the US average.

$49.32/hour

United States

How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Columbus Compare to Other Cities

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Gadsden, Alabama

$29/hour

This is 5% lower than the Columbus average of $30.05.

Decatur, Alabama

$24/hour

This is 25% lower than the Columbus average of $30.05.

Largo, Florida

$33/hour

This is 10% higher than the Columbus average of $30.05.

What cities in Georgia pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Jackson, Georgia	$35	$48

What are the highest paying Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Columbus?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$30	$30

Last updated on June 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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