DOL Median (Georgia)
$61,838
vs National
-3.9%
National: $64,355BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$67,954
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$61,838
-3.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$64,355
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Registered Nurses in Georgia earns $61,838 in nominal terms, which is 3.9% below the national average of $64,355. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $67,954 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Georgia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | $76,565 | 6 |
| Emory Healthcare, Inc. | $66,654 | 20 |
| Management Health Systems, LLC | $62,494 | 21 |
| THE MEDICAL CENTER OF CENTRAL GEORGIA, INC. | $53,123 | 1 |
| AU Medical Center, Inc. | $52,250 | 1 |
| MORGAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | $48,256 | 5 |
| AGARWAL NEPHROLOGY AND HYPERTENSION PC | $46,000 | 2 |
| IRWIN COUNTY HOSPITAL | $41,600 | 1 |
| YOUNG WON KANG MD PC | N/A | 1 |
| Emory University | N/A | 1 |
| ST.JOSEPH'S/CANDLER HEALTH INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Registered Nurses make in Georgia?
The median Registered Nurses salary in Georgia is $61,838 based on 26 DOL filings.
Is Georgia a good place to work as a Registered Nurses?
A Registered Nurses in Georgia earns 3.9% less than the national median of $64,355, or $67,954 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.