Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Atlanta, GA
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$31.27/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Atlanta, GA is $31.27 per hour. This is 38% lower than the Georgia average of $43.08.
Estimate based on Payscale data.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Atlanta, GA compared to State and National Averages
$31.27/hour
Atlanta, GA
29% lower than the US average.
$43.08/hour
Georgia
7% higher than the US average.
$40.24/hour
United States
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Atlanta Compare to Other Cities
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Atlanta Compare to Other Cities
Gadsden, Alabama
$29/hour
This is 23% lower than the Atlanta average of $35.39.
Decatur, Alabama
$24/hour
This is 47% lower than the Atlanta average of $35.39.
Jackson, Tennessee
$28/hour
This is 28% lower than the Atlanta average of $35.39.
What cities in Georgia pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Villa Rica, Georgia | $35 | $48 |
Last updated on May 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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