Trauma Nurse Salary Guide: Atlanta, GA

Average Trauma Nurse Salary

$35.39/hour

The average salary for a Trauma Nurse in Atlanta, GA is $35.39 per hour. This is 36% lower than the Georgia average of $48.15.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$35.39/hour

Atlanta, GA

42% lower than the US average.

$48.15/hour

Georgia

4% lower than the US average.

$50.24/hour

United States

How Trauma Nurse Salaries in Atlanta Compare to Other Cities

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Augusta, Georgia

$33/hour

This is 6% lower than the Atlanta average of $35.39.

Asheville, North Carolina

$52/hour

This is 32% higher than the Atlanta average of $35.39.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$34/hour

This is 5% lower than the Atlanta average of $35.39.

What cities in Georgia pay the most for Trauma Nurses?

Only Savannah, Georgia reports pay data for Trauma Nurses, averaging $43 per hour. Savannah, Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $44. For comparison, the Atlanta, GA average for Registered Nurses is $35 per hour — Savannah, Georgia pays 22% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Savannah, Georgia$43$44

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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