How much does a Registered Nurses make per hour in North Georgia?

Registered Nurses Salary in North Georgia

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

Median annual salary $79,360 -15.2% vs national

Median hourly $38.16

10th percentile $64,090

90th percentile $98,260

Employed locally 1,960

National median $93,600

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Registered Nurses

North Georgia

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$64,090

25th

$71,560

50th (median)

$79,360

75th

$88,390

90th

$98,260

Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

Metro area	Median 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 North Georgia

Occupation	Median salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$57,830
Pharmacy Technicians	$36,480
Pharmacists	$127,850
Emergency Medical Technicians	$36,510
Paramedics	$45,050
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$61,890

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in North Georgia is $38.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.67 or more per hour.

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

The median Registered Nurses salary in North Georgia is 15.2% 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 North Georgia?

Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $64,090 per year in North Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,560.