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

Registered Nurses Salary in South Georgia

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

Median annual salary $77,310 -17.4% vs national

Median hourly $37.17

10th percentile $61,780

90th percentile $98,950

Employed locally 3,750

National median $93,600

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Registered Nurses

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Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$61,780

25th

$66,300

50th (median)

$77,310

75th

$85,490

90th

$98,950

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 South Georgia

Occupation	Median salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$51,860
Pharmacy Technicians	$36,530
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$58,490
Nurse Practitioners	$118,520
Pharmacists	$134,100
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$61,180

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in South Georgia is $37.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.17 or more per hour.

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

The median Registered Nurses salary in South Georgia is 17.4% 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 South Georgia?

Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $61,780 per year in South Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,300.