Registered Nurses Salary in East Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $77,940 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.47
10th percentile $59,650
90th percentile $100,340
Employed locally 1,490
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,650
    25th
    $66,210
    50th (median)
    $77,940
    75th
    $83,410
    90th
    $100,340

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Related occupations in East Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $52,210
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,400
    Pharmacists $127,730
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,260
    Emergency Medical Technicians $32,310
    Nurse Practitioners $108,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in East Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in East Georgia is $37.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.86 or more per hour.

    Is East Georgia above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in East Georgia is 16.7% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in East Georgia?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $59,650 per year in East Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,210.