Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse salary in Georgia
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in Georgia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$62,030$29.82 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $64,400
Middle half earn$52,900 – $70,690Top 10%: $76,690+
Jobs21,0601.03× the U.S. concentration
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in Georgia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $65,060 | $31.28 | 9,710 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $58,580 | $28.16 | 1,560 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $53,750 | $25.84 | 1,550 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $61,160 | $29.41 | 1,230 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $63,760 | $30.65 | 1,220 |
| Savannah, GA | $62,810 | $30.20 | 890 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $60,650 | $29.16 | 880 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $60,830 | $29.24 | 840 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $60,990 | $29.32 | 740 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $59,330 | $28.53 | 690 |
| Rome, GA | $61,710 | $29.67 | 440 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $61,600 | $29.61 | 420 |
| Valdosta, GA | $49,860 | $23.97 | 400 |
| Gainesville, GA | $64,080 | $30.81 | 390 |
| Albany, GA | $58,310 | $28.03 | 370 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $54,280 | $26.09 | 310 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $59,200 | $28.46 | 260 |
| Dalton, GA | $54,380 | $26.14 | 230 |
| Hinesville, GA | $53,930 | $25.93 | 150 |
Hospitals and jobs in Georgia
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in similar states
North Dakota · $62,300 Texas · $62,240 Montana · $62,210 Ohio · $61,950 South Carolina · $61,820 Florida · $61,770
Other healthcare salaries in Georgia
Registered Nurses · $93,550 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,270 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Medical Assistants · $41,600 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,910 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,180 Dental Assistants · $46,840 Pharmacists · $137,120 Nurse Practitioners · $129,430 Physicians, All Other · $266,880 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,550 Dental Hygienists · $95,490
Questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Georgia?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Georgia earned a median of $62,030 a year ($29.82 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $52,900 to $70,690.
Where in Georgia do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Georgia, pay was highest in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA at $65,060.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.