Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Kennesaw, GA
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$50.47/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Kennesaw, GA is $50.47 per hour. This is 6% higher than the US average of $47.37.
Last updated on November 15, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Kennesaw, GA compared to State and National Averages
$50.47/hour
Kennesaw, GA
6% higher than the US average.
$47.37/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Kennesaw Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Kennesaw Compare to Other Cities
Rome, Georgia
$32/hour
Stockbridge, Georgia
$35/hour
Fayetteville, Georgia
$35/hour
What cities in Georgia pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Columbus, Georgia pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $162 per hour, followed by Atlanta, Georgia ($53) and Cartersville, Georgia ($52). Columbus, Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $180. For comparison, the Georgia average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $50 per hour — Columbus, Georgia pays 221% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus, Georgia | $162 | $180 |
| Atlanta, Georgia | $53 | $53 |
| Cartersville, Georgia | $52 | $53 |
| Newnan, Georgia | $51 | $53 |
| Conyers, Georgia | $51 | $53 |
| Norcross, Georgia | $47 | $49 |
Last updated on November 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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