Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Decatur, GA
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$35.39/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Decatur, GA is $35.39 per hour. This is 21% lower than the Georgia average of $42.88.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Decatur, GA compared to State and National Averages
$35.39/hour
Decatur, GA
10% lower than the US average.
$42.88/hour
Georgia
10% higher than the US average.
$38.80/hour
United States
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Decatur Compare to Other Cities
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Decatur Compare to Other Cities
Gadsden, Alabama
$29/hour
This is 23% lower than the Decatur average of $35.39.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
$29/hour
This is 22% lower than the Decatur average of $35.39.
Birmingham, Alabama
$30/hour
This is 17% lower than the Decatur average of $35.39.
What cities in Georgia pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Marietta, Georgia | $53 | $53 |
| Jackson, Georgia | $35 | $48 |
| Smyrna, Georgia | $35 | $48 |
| Roswell, Georgia | $35 | $48 |
Last updated on December 4, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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