Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area is 260.
  • Nurse Practitioners in Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $129,210 per year or $62.12 per hour.
  • The percentage of Georgia Nurse Practitioners who work in Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Practitioners who work in Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #1 in Georgia for salary and #15 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in Georgia for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #46 in the nation for salary and #498 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #185 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Georgia

Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $129,210 or $62.12 per hour which is 17% more than the Georgia average salary of $109,560.

AverageMiddle Georgia Nonmetropolitan AreaGeorgia% Difference
Hourly Wage$62.12$52.6717.94%
Annual Salary$129,210$109,56017.94%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $129,210 or $62.12 per hour which is 9% more than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.

AverageMiddle Georgia Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$62.12$56.759.46%
Annual Salary$129,210$118,0409.46%
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 Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $151,211 which compares to the Georgia average annual salary of $109,560. per year.

Cost-of-living in Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area is 15% less than the Georgia average, which means Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $129,210.
  • Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $151,211.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area$129,21085.45%$151,211
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 Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $97,950 and $152,440 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $192,390, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $61,750, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year26Under $61,750
15%2 – 4 years39$61,750 – $97,950
25%5 – 9 years65$97,950 – $121,010
25%10 – 14 years65$121,010 – $152,440
15%15 – 20 years39$121,010 – $192,390
10%20+ years26Above $192,390
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($28,100), LPNs ($44,070), and Registered Nurses ($72,960).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$129,210
Registered Nurses$72,960
LPNs$44,070
Nursing Assistants$28,100
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners

The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area is 260.

Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $129,210 per year or $62.12 per hour in Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $151,211 per year or $73 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area are Nurse Practitioners($129,210), Registered Nurses($72,960), LPNs($44,070).


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