What RNs earn in Atlanta
Registered nurses in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro earn a median of $100,490 a year, 3% above the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $82,500 and $108,680, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Atlanta ranks #20 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $82,500 – $108,680 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,500 | $119,890 – $146,110 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $239,060 | $217,150 – $298,280 |
| Nurse Midwife | $105,510 | $95,410 – $147,620 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Atlanta nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,820 a month in Atlanta, which is roughly 22% of a median RN salary before taxes. That leaves RNs here more room in the budget than in most big nursing markets.
About 56,460 RNs work in this metro, the #9 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 169 healthcare employers in Atlanta, Sandy Springs and Roswell, including 54 behavioral health facilities, 52 outpatient surgery centers, 29 dialysis centers and 21 long-term care facilities.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Atlanta
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Nursing jobs in Atlanta
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Atlanta healthcare news
- Nursing alumna helps shape care at Children’s Healthcare of AtlantaMercer University · Oct 5
- Vaping high school student taken to hospitalFOX 5 Atlanta · Sep 30
- Piedmont to spend nearly $600 million to relocate, modernize Newton County hospitalCBS News · Sep 22
- Piedmont Healthcare seeks to relocate Newton County hospital to new siteThe Business Journals · Sep 22
- Pulmonary & Critical Care of Atlanta marks 50 yearsNorthside Hospital · Sep 18
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How much do registered nurses make in Atlanta?
The median RN salary in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro is $100,490 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $82,500 and $108,680.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Atlanta?
Nurse practitioners in the Atlanta metro earn a median of $132,500 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Atlanta?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,820 a month in Atlanta, roughly 22% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Atlanta?
Hospitals in the Atlanta area include Emory University Hospital, Piedmont Hospital, Inc, Northside Hospital, Saint Joseph'S Hospital of Atlanta, Inc, Emory University Hospital Midtown. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Atlanta?
Browse current Georgia openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Atlanta can find you, and compare pay using the Georgia salary guide.