Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Augusta, GA

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

Augusta is currently the highest paying city in Georgia for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $53/hr. This is 23% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Georgia. Other top paying cities include Marietta, paying up to $53/hr, Albany, paying up to $40/hr, and Jasper, paying up to $48/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$40.21/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Augusta, GA is $40.21 per hour. This is 14% lower than the Georgia average of $45.80.

Last updated on May 9, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Augusta, GA compared to State and National Averages

$40.21/hour

Augusta, GA

6% lower than the US average.

$45.80/hour

Georgia

7% higher than the US average.

$42.78/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Augusta Compare to Other Cities

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Aiken, South Carolina

$33/hour

This is 55% lower than the Augusta average of $51.89.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$32/hour

This is 64% lower than the Augusta average of $51.89.

Fort Mill, South Carolina

$28/hour

This is 86% lower than the Augusta average of $51.89.

What cities in Georgia pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Marietta, Georgia	$52	$53
Jackson, Georgia	$35	$48
Smyrna, Georgia	$35	$48
Villa Rica, Georgia	$35	$48

Last updated on May 9, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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