Nurse Practitioners Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $110,410 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $53.08
10th percentile $75,500
90th percentile $157,210
Employed locally 500
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,500
    25th
    $100,640
    50th (median)
    $110,410
    75th
    $125,250
    90th
    $157,210

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 166% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 66% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $159,930
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $133,430
    Sheboygan, WI $132,330
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $130,650
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $128,640
    Morgantown, WV $127,280

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,130
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,160
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,010
    Physicians, All Other $258,650
    Pharmacists $130,920
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Augusta, GA-SC is $53.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.69 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 14.5% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $75,500 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,640.