Nursing Assistant salary in Georgia
What nursing assistants earn in Georgia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$37,680$18.12 per hour
vs U.S.−11%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$35,490 – $42,980Top 10%: $47,310+
Jobs43,4400.95× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant 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 | $39,350 | $18.92 | 23,260 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $37,140 | $17.86 | 2,560 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $35,730 | $17.18 | 2,550 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $38,790 | $18.65 | 2,420 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $36,980 | $17.78 | 2,070 |
| Savannah, GA | $38,450 | $18.48 | 1,710 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $36,540 | $17.57 | 1,450 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $36,820 | $17.70 | 1,420 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $36,180 | $17.40 | 1,280 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $34,970 | $16.81 | 1,130 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $36,330 | $17.47 | 1,110 |
| Gainesville, GA | $41,390 | $19.90 | 1,050 |
| Rome, GA | $37,220 | $17.90 | 890 |
| Albany, GA | $35,260 | $16.95 | 770 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $35,940 | $17.28 | 590 |
| Valdosta, GA | $34,040 | $16.36 | 470 |
| Dalton, GA | $36,110 | $17.36 | 390 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $37,500 | $18.03 | 380 |
Hospitals and jobs in Georgia
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
Kansas · $38,010 Tennessee · $37,990 Missouri · $37,680 Florida · $37,510 Texas · $37,500 South Carolina · $37,220
Other healthcare salaries in Georgia
Registered Nurses · $93,550 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,270 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 Nurse Practitioners · $129,430 Physicians, All Other · $266,880 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,550 Dental Hygienists · $95,490
Questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Georgia?
Nursing Assistants in Georgia earned a median of $37,680 a year ($18.12 an hour) in May 2025, 11% less than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $35,490 to $42,980.
Where in Georgia do nursing assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Georgia, pay was highest in Gainesville, GA at $41,390.
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.