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 CVOR First Assist. Travel roles are currently paying $3,109/wk which is 26% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Athens include First Assist with average pay of $3,016/wk, OR Scrub RN with average pay of $3,016/wk and Pediatric PCU - Progressive Care Unit with average pay of $2,998/wk.

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Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,316/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Athens, GA is $2,316 per week. This is 15% higher than the Georgia average of $1,973.

Last updated on August 21, 2026. Based on 158 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,316/week

Athens, GA

6% higher than the US average.

$1,973/week

Georgia

11% lower than the US average.

$2,185/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities

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Lawrenceville, Georgia

$1,848/week

This is 25% lower than the Athens average of $2,316.

Cumming, Georgia

$1,750/week

This is 32% lower than the Athens average of $2,316.

Decatur, Georgia

$2,069/week

This is 12% lower than the Athens average of $2,316.

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Surgical ICU Stepdown	$2,520	$2,520
Cardiac Cath Lab	$2,395	$2,736

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Prime Staffing	$2,736	$2,736
Mader MedX	$2,630	$2,630
Revolution Healthcare Services	$2,630	$2,630
Cure Healthcare Staffing	$2,580	$2,580
Voca Healthcare	$2,553	$2,560
Care Career	$2,550	$2,550
ADN Healthcare	$2,530	$2,530
GHR Healthcare - Travel	$2,520	$2,520
Premier Medical Staffing Services	$2,482	$2,482
Genie Healthcare	$2,480	$2,480