Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Athens, GA

Q: What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Athens?

The highest paying specialty in Athens is Hematology / Oncology. Travel roles are currently paying $4,199/wk which is 48% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Athens include House Supervisor with average pay of $3,460/wk, Manager with average pay of $3,244/wk and Care Manager with average pay of $2,974/wk.

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Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,196/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Athens, GA is $2,196 per week. This is 12% higher than the Georgia average of $1,929.

Last updated on December 17, 2025. Based on 181 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Athens, GA compared to State and National Averages

$2,196/week

Athens, GA

1% higher than the US average.

$1,929/week

Georgia

13% lower than the US average.

$2,171/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities

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Cumming, Georgia

$1,709/week

This is 29% lower than the Athens average of $2,196.

Atlanta, Georgia

$1,920/week

This is 14% lower than the Athens average of $2,196.

Macon, Georgia

$2,007/week

This is 9% lower than the Athens average of $2,196.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Athens?

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Cardiac Cath Lab	$2,538	$2,870
Telemetry	$2,448	$2,448
OR Circulate	$1,969	$1,969

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Athens?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
The Judge Group	$2,870	$2,870
Nurse First	$2,808	$2,808
Consolidated Medical Travel	$2,800	$2,800
Assured Nursing	$2,730	$2,730
American Traveler	$2,720	$2,720
Spire	$2,657	$2,657
Access Healthcare	$2,650	$2,650
Ethos Medical Staffing	$2,645	$2,645
THP Healthcare Staffing	$2,640	$2,640
Protouch Staffing	$2,630	$2,630