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Registered Nurse Salary in Georgia (2026)

Registered Nurse pay range in Georgia

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$68,920	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$79,090	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$93,550	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$106,330	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$128,640	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 100,950 Registered Nurse jobs in Georgia (occupation code 29-1141, “Registered Nurses”).

Gross vs. take-home in Georgia

A median Registered Nurse salary of $93,550 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $70,410 — an effective tax rate of 24.7%.

Gross (median)	$93,550
Federal income tax	−$11,751
Social Security + Medicare	−$7,157
Georgia state income tax	−$4,232
Take-home (annual)	$70,410
Take-home (monthly)	$5,867

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Registered Nurse make in Georgia?

The median Registered Nurse salary in Georgia is $93,550 per year ($44.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $79,090 and $106,330.

What is the take-home pay for a Registered Nurse in Georgia?

On the median salary of $93,550, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $70,410 per year ($5,867 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.7%.

How many Registered Nurse jobs are there in Georgia?

BLS counts 100,950 Registered Nurse jobs in Georgia in the latest survey (May 2025).

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