Nurse Practitioners Salary in Athens, GA
BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA
Median annual salary
$123,250
-4.6% vs national
Median hourly
$59.25
10th percentile
$95,930
90th percentile
$156,290
Employed locally
280
National median
$129,210
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Athens economic context
Unemployment rate
3.30%
2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
Median household income
$62,897
2023 • Census ACS
Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income
196%
Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 96% above the area median household income
Frequently asked questions
How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Athens?
The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Athens, GA is $59.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.95 or more per hour.
Is Athens above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?
The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Athens, GA is 4.6% below the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.
What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Athens?
Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $95,930 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,580.