Nursing Assistants pay in Georgia
$38,760avg. a year
$18.64 an hour · 43,440 employed
Nursing Assistants in Georgia earn an average of $38,760 a year. That is $3,940 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $42,700. The best-paying metro area is Gainesville, GA at $41,360.
$37,680Median pay
$18.64Average hourly
+25%Avg. pay since 2020
#42Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Georgia metro areas
Average pay for nursing assistants by metro area. Swipe to see all 14.
11,050 jobs
Gainesville, GA
$41,360
$19.88 an hour
223,260 jobs
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
$40,570
$19.51 an hour
32,420 jobs
Chattanooga, TN-GA
$38,460
$18.49 an hour
41,710 jobs
Savannah, GA
$37,820
$18.18 an hour
5380 jobs
Warner Robins, GA
$37,390
$17.97 an hour
6890 jobs
Rome, GA
$37,170
$17.87 an hour
71,110 jobs
Athens-Clarke County, GA
$36,950
$17.77 an hour
82,560 jobs
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
$36,910
$17.74 an hour
91,450 jobs
Macon-Bibb County, GA
$36,900
$17.74 an hour
10590 jobs
Brunswick-St. Simons, GA
$35,860
$17.24 an hour
11390 jobs
Dalton, GA
$35,440
$17.04 an hour
121,130 jobs
Columbus, GA-AL
$34,720
$16.69 an hour
13770 jobs
Albany, GA
$33,960
$16.33 an hour
14470 jobs
Valdosta, GA
$33,950
$16.32 an hour
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Nursing Assistants pay in Georgia, charted
Pay over time
Georgia, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Georgia nursing assistants work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Georgia vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $42,700 | $20.53 |
| Georgia | $38,760 | $18.64 |
| North Carolina | $39,280 | $18.89 |
| Florida | $39,160 | $18.83 |
| Tennessee | $38,230 | $18.38 |
| South Carolina | $37,390 | $17.98 |
| Alabama | $33,670 | $16.19 |
Related jobs in Georgia
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31,040
- Orderlies$36,560
- Medical Assistants$42,590
- Dental Assistants$46,870
- Phlebotomists$45,180
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,380
Average pay, Georgia, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do nursing assistants make in Georgia?
The average is $38,760 a year, and the median is $37,680. That is $3,940 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $42,700.
What is the hourly wage in Georgia?
$18.64 an hour on average; the median is $18.12.
Where in Georgia do they earn the most?
Gainesville, GA ($41,360), followed by Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA ($40,570). The lowest average among 14 metro areas with data is Valdosta, GA ($33,950).
How does Georgia rank?
Georgia ranks #42 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 31-1131. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national nursing assistants page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.