Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell is 3,680.
  • Nurse Practitioners in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell earn an average of $113,410 per year or $54.53 per hour.
  • The percentage of Georgia Nurse Practitioners who work in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell is 100%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Practitioners who work in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell is 2%.

Rankings for Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell

  • Ranks #2 in Georgia for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Georgia for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #240 in the nation for salary and #103 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #10 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Georgia

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $113,410 or $54.53 per hour which is 3% more than the Georgia average salary of $109,560.

AverageAtlanta-Sandy Springs-RoswellGeorgia% Difference
Hourly Wage$54.53$52.673.53%
Annual Salary$113,410$109,5603.51%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $113,410 or $54.53 per hour which is 3% less than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.

AverageAtlanta-Sandy Springs-RoswellU.S.%
Hourly Wage$54.53$56.75-3.91%
Annual Salary$113,410$118,040-3.92%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell earns an average annual salary of $115,536 which compares to the Georgia average annual salary of $109,560. per year.

Cost-of-living in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell is 2% less than the Georgia average, which means Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Georgia average.

  • Georgia average salary is $109,560.
  • Georgia cost-of-living adjusted salary is $115,887.
  • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell average salary is $113,410.
  • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell cost-of-living adjusted salary is $115,536.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell$113,41098.16%$115,536
Georgia$109,56094.54%$115,887
U.S.$118,040$118,040
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $99,880 and $122,740 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $146,160, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $78,850, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year368Under $78,850
15%2 – 4 years552$78,850 – $99,880
25%5 – 9 years920$99,880 – $102,370
25%10 – 14 years920$102,370 – $122,740
15%15 – 20 years552$102,370 – $146,160
10%20+ years368Above $146,160
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $113,410, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Nurse Practitioners tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($170,870), and Nurse Midwives ($114,330).

However, Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($33,540), LPNs ($51,610), Nursing Instructors ($61,480), and Registered Nurses ($80,760).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$170,870
Nurse Midwives$114,330
Nurse Practitioners$113,410
Registered Nurses$80,760
Nursing Instructors $61,480
LPNs$51,610
Nursing Assistants$33,540
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Nurse Practitioners

The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell is 3,680.

Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $113,410 per year or $54.53 per hour in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $115,536 per year or $56 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell are Nurse Anesthetists($170,870), Nurse Midwives($114,330), Nurse Practitioners($113,410).


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