Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Atlanta, GA

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Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary

$35.39/hour

The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in Atlanta, GA is $35.39 per hour. This is 30% lower than the Georgia average of $45.86.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Surgical ICU Nurse salaries in Atlanta, GA compared to State and National Averages

$35.39/hour

Atlanta, GA

28% lower than the US average.

$45.86/hour

Georgia

1% higher than the US average.

$45.21/hour

United States

How Surgical ICU Nurse Salaries in Atlanta Compare to Other Cities

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Asheville, North Carolina

$53/hour

This is 33% higher than the Atlanta average of $35.39.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 9% higher than the Atlanta average of $35.39.

Lebanon, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 13% lower than the Atlanta average of $35.39.

What cities in Georgia pay the most for Surgical ICU Nurses?

Conyers, Georgia pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Augusta, Georgia ($50) and Norcross, Georgia ($49). Conyers, Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Atlanta, GA average for Registered Nurses is $35 per hour — Conyers, Georgia pays 41% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Conyers, Georgia	$50	$53
Augusta, Georgia	$50	$51
Norcross, Georgia	$49	$49

What are the highest paying Agencies for Surgical ICU Nurse jobs in Atlanta?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Surgical ICU Nurses, averaging $37 per hour. For comparison, the Atlanta, GA average for Registered Nurses is $35 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$37	$37

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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