Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Georgia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $93,550 | $98,331 | -5% |
| Median hourly wage | $44.98 | $47.27 | -5% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $97,144.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $90,374 | $68,250 | $110,250 | 107 |
The median annual salary for a Registered Nurse in Georgia is $93,550, or about $44.98 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Registered Nurses is $98,331. Georgia is -5% below the national median.
Entry-level registered nurses in Georgia typically earn from $68,250 depending on the city and employer.
With 100,950 registered nurse jobs on record and a median salary of $93,550, Georgia offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.