Registered Nurse Salary in Atlanta, GA
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$82,355
Hourly Rate
$39.59
/hour
Jobs in Area
3,556
employed
Registered Nurse Salary Range in Atlanta, GA
Annual Salary Range
$54k
10th percentile
$67k
25th
$100k
75th
$121k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $53,588 | $25.76 |
| 25th Percentile | $67,334 | $32.37 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $82,355 | $39.59 |
| 75th Percentile | $99,798 | $47.98 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $121,136 | $58.24 |
| Average (Mean) | $87,493 | $42.06 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Registered Nurse salary in Atlanta, GA is $82,355 per year or $39.59 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How Atlanta, GA Compares
vs National Average
$81,220
vs Georgia Average
$84,906
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$80,899
Cost of living in Atlanta, GA is 1.8% above the national average.
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