Registered Nurses Salary in Georgia
Median annual wage in Georgia: $93,550 -4.1% vs national
Georgia vs United States
| Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $93,550 | $97,550 |
| Median hourly | $44.98 | $46.90 |
| Employment | 100,950 | 3,379,720 |
| Location quotient | 0.95 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Georgia) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
The numbers in context
The median wage in Georgia is 4.1% below the national median — a difference of about $4,000 per year for a typical worker.
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $68,920, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $128,640 — a 1.9x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average registered nurses salary in Georgia?
The median annual wage in Georgia is $93,550 ($44.98 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.
How does Georgia compare to the national average for registered nurses?
The Georgia median of $93,550 is 4.1% lower than the U.S. median of $97,550.
How many registered nurses work in Georgia?
Approximately 100,950 are employed in Georgia, per BLS OES.