Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Georgia
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$50.50/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Georgia is $50.50 per hour. This is 15% higher than the US average of $42.91.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Georgia compared to National Averages
$50.50/hour
Georgia
15% higher than the US average.
$42.91/hour
United States
What cities in Georgia pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Newnan, Georgia pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Fayetteville, Georgia ($52) and Conyers, Georgia ($52). Newnan, Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Georgia average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $50 per hour — Newnan, Georgia pays 4% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Newnan, Georgia | $52 | $53 |
| Fayetteville, Georgia | $52 | $53 |
| Conyers, Georgia | $52 | $53 |
| Augusta, Georgia | $51 | $53 |
| Cartersville, Georgia | $51 | $53 |
| Atlanta, Georgia | $50 | $53 |
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Georgia compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($49) and West Virginia ($47). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Georgia average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $50 per hour — Virginia pays 3% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $52 | $56 |
| North Carolina | $49 | $58 |
| West Virginia | $47 | $53 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Florida | $42 | $51 |
| Louisiana | $41 | $43 |
| Alabama | $40 | $40 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
| South Carolina | $38 | $44 |
| Mississippi | $26 | $28 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Georgia?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $46 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $159. For comparison, the Georgia average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $50 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 9% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $46 | $159 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- Memorial Health University Medical Center
- Bluffton, GA
$53+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- Memorial Health University Medical Center
- Bluffton, GA
$53+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- Memorial Health University Medical Center
- Pooler, GA
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