Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nursing Assistants currently employed in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell is 19,050.
  • Nursing Assistants in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell earn an average of $33,540 per year or $16.13 per hour.
  • The percentage of Georgia Nursing Assistants who work in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell is 100%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nursing Assistants who work in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell is 1%.

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 #156 in the nation for salary and #103 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #8 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Georgia

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Nursing Assistants earn an average of $33,540 or $16.13 per hour which is 9% more than the Georgia average salary of $30,600.

AverageAtlanta-Sandy Springs-RoswellGeorgia% Difference
Hourly Wage$16.13$14.719.65%
Annual Salary$33,540$30,6009.61%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Nursing Assistants earn an average of $33,540 or $16.13 per hour which is 0% more than the U.S. average salary of $33,250.

AverageAtlanta-Sandy Springs-RoswellU.S.%
Hourly Wage$16.13$15.990.88%
Annual Salary$33,540$33,2500.87%
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, Nursing Assistants in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell earns an average annual salary of $34,169 which compares to the Georgia average annual salary of $30,600. 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 $30,600.
  • Georgia cost-of-living adjusted salary is $32,367.
  • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell average salary is $33,540.
  • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell cost-of-living adjusted salary is $34,169.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell$33,54098.16%$34,169
Georgia$30,60094.54%$32,367
U.S.$33,250$33,250
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 Nursing Assistants earn between $27,370 and $36,590 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nursing Assistants earn more than $46,330, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nursing Assistants.

Approximately 10% of Nursing Assistants earn under $23,260, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nursing Assistants.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year1,905Under $23,260
15%2 – 4 years2,858$23,260 – $27,370
25%5 – 9 years4,762$27,370 – $29,150
25%10 – 14 years4,762$29,150 – $36,590
15%15 – 20 years2,858$29,150 – $46,330
10%20+ years1,905Above $46,330
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 $33,540, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Nursing Assistants tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($170,870), Nurse Midwives ($114,330), Nurse Practitioners ($113,410), Registered Nurses ($80,760), Nursing Instructors ($61,480), and LPNs ($51,610).

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 Nursing Assistants

The number of Nursing Assistants currently employed in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell is 19,050.

Nursing Assistants earn an average of $33,540 per year or $16.13 per hour in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Nursing Assistants earn an average of $34,169 per year or $16 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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