Registered Nurses Salary in Middle Georgia

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

Median annual salary $78,840 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.90
10th percentile $60,120
90th percentile $108,680
Employed locally 2,780
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,120
    25th
    $71,690
    50th (median)
    $78,840
    75th
    $97,250
    90th
    $108,680

    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 Middle Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,550
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,310
    Pharmacists $130,820
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,420
    Nurse Practitioners $123,950
    Emergency Medical Technicians $34,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Middle Georgia is $37.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Middle Georgia is 15.8% 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 Middle Georgia?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $60,120 per year in Middle Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,690.