Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Georgia
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$71.18/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Georgia is $71.18 per hour. This is 26% higher than the US average of $52.51.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in Georgia compared to National Averages
$71.18/hour
Georgia
26% higher than the US average.
$52.51/hour
United States
What cities in Georgia pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
Columbus, Georgia pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $163 per hour, followed by Fayetteville, Georgia ($53) and Augusta, Georgia ($50). Columbus, Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $180. For comparison, the Georgia average for Operating Room Nurses is $71 per hour — Columbus, Georgia pays 129% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus, Georgia | $163 | $180 |
| Fayetteville, Georgia | $53 | $53 |
| Augusta, Georgia | $50 | $53 |
| Conyers, Georgia | $50 | $53 |
| Decatur, Georgia | $47 | $48 |
How does the pay for Operating Room Nurses in Georgia compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($53) and Tennessee ($41). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Georgia average for Operating Room Nurses is $71 per hour — Virginia pays 18% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $58 | $62 |
| North Carolina | $53 | $58 |
| Tennessee | $41 | $46 |
| Florida | $41 | $51 |
| South Carolina | $40 | $45 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in Georgia?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Operating Room Nurses, averaging $47 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $117. For comparison, the Georgia average for Operating Room Nurses is $71 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 35% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $117 |
Last updated on November 13, 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) - OR - Operating Room
- Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown
- Columbus, GA
$53-180/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Memorial Health University Medical Center
- Pooler, GA
$53+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR Circulate
- Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
- Atlanta, GA
$48-53/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Cartersville Medical Center
- Cartersville, GA
$48-53/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- University Hospital
- Augusta, GA
$45-53/hour
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