Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Georgia
Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary
$49.21/hour
The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Georgia is $49.21 per hour. This is 6% lower than the US average of $52.33.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in Georgia compared to National Averages
$49.21/hour
Georgia
6% lower than the US average.
$52.33/hour
United States
What cities in Georgia pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?
Only Savannah, Georgia reports pay data for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses, averaging $43 per hour. Savannah, Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $44. For comparison, the Georgia average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $49 per hour — Savannah, Georgia pays 12% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah, Georgia | $43 | $44 |
How does the pay for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses in Georgia compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($52) and Ohio ($47). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Georgia average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $49 per hour — Virginia pays 6% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $52 | $54 |
| North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Ohio | $47 | $51 |
| Florida | $47 | $53 |
| Kentucky | $45 | $46 |
| South Carolina | $43 | $46 |
| Alabama | $41 | $42 |
| Mississippi | $41 | $42 |
| West Virginia | $40 | $41 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs in Georgia?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses, averaging $41 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the Georgia average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $49 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 16% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $41 | $46 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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