Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Georgia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $37,680 | $41,878 | -10% |
| Median hourly wage | $18.12 | $20.13 | -10% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $39,128.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Nursing Assistant in Georgia is $37,680, or about $18.12 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nursing Assistants is $41,878. Georgia is -10% below the national median.
Entry-level nursing assistants in Georgia typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 43,440 nursing assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $37,680, Georgia offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.