Nurse Practitioner Salary in Georgia: $129,430 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in Georgia earn a median of $129,430 per year — $62.22 an hour — $2,870 below the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #37 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Georgia NPs earn between $99,160 and $166,060. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Georgia NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Georgia NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in Georgia
The median NP in Georgia out-earns the median RN by $35,880 per year (38%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare Georgia With Any State
Weighing a move, telehealth, or a compact-state license? Put Georgia side by side with any other NP market.
| May 2025 BLS | Georgia | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $129,430 | $131,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $62.22/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $99,160 | $96,880 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $141,240 | $147,660 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $166,060 | $161,980 |
| NPs employed | 10,460 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare Georgia’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Georgia?
NPs in Georgia earn a median of $129,430 per year — $62.22 per hour — $2,870 below the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Georgia #37 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in Georgia?
The median NP in Georgia earns $129,430 versus $93,550 for the median RN — a difference of $35,880 per year (38%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in Georgia?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in Georgia, the 10th percentile is $99,160 and the 25th percentile is $110,360. Most NPs move toward the $129,430 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in Georgia?
10,460 nurse practitioners are employed in Georgia per the BLS May 2025 estimates.