Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Athens, GA
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$32.97/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Athens, GA is $32.97 per hour. This is 33% lower than the Georgia average of $43.69.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in Athens, GA compared to State and National Averages
$32.97/hour
Athens, GA
54% lower than the US average.
$43.69/hour
Georgia
16% lower than the US average.
$50.84/hour
United States
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities
Macon, Georgia
$32/hour
This is 2% lower than the Athens average of $32.97.
Asheville, North Carolina
$52/hour
This is 37% higher than the Athens average of $32.97.
Rutherfordton, North Carolina
$53/hour
This is 38% higher than the Athens average of $32.97.
What cities in Georgia pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
Augusta, Georgia pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Conyers, Georgia ($35). Augusta, Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Athens, GA average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Augusta, Georgia pays 56% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta, Georgia | $51 | $53 |
| Conyers, Georgia | $35 | $48 |
Last updated on October 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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