Nurse Practitioner salary in Georgia
What nurse practitioners earn in Georgia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$129,430$62.22 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $132,300
Middle half earn$110,360 – $141,240Top 10%: $166,060+
Jobs10,4601.03× the U.S. concentration
Nurse Practitioner 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 | $132,500 | $63.70 | 5,950 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $116,480 | $56.00 | 1,000 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $120,270 | $57.82 | 500 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $120,060 | $57.72 | 410 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $115,860 | $55.70 | 400 |
| Gainesville, GA | $126,120 | $60.63 | 380 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $121,530 | $58.43 | 370 |
| Savannah, GA | $118,410 | $56.93 | 320 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $109,300 | $52.55 | 260 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $128,140 | $61.61 | 240 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $127,330 | $61.22 | 220 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $103,530 | $49.77 | 210 |
| Dalton, GA | $118,330 | $56.89 | 160 |
| Albany, GA | $118,370 | $56.91 | 150 |
| Rome, GA | $112,970 | $54.31 | 150 |
| Valdosta, GA | $117,400 | $56.44 | 110 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $121,540 | $58.43 | 90 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $120,510 | $57.94 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Georgia
Nurse Practitioner pay in similar states
North Dakota · $130,070 Missouri · $129,930 Florida · $129,510 North Carolina · $128,990 South Dakota · $128,840 Indiana · $128,830
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 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,910 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,180 Dental Assistants · $46,840 Pharmacists · $137,120 Physicians, All Other · $266,880 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,550 Dental Hygienists · $95,490
Questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Georgia?
Nurse Practitioners in Georgia earned a median of $129,430 a year ($62.22 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $132,300. The middle half earned $110,360 to $141,240.
Where in Georgia do nurse practitioners earn the most?
Among areas in Georgia, pay was highest in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA at $132,500.
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.