Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nursing Instructors currently employed in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell is 550.
  • Nursing Instructors in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell earn an average of $61,480 per year or $29.56 per hour.
  • The percentage of Georgia Nursing Instructors who work in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nursing Instructors who work in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell is 1%.

Rankings for Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell

  • Ranks #3 in Georgia for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Georgia for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #200 in the nation for salary and #103 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #25 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Georgia

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Nursing Instructors earn an average of $61,480 or $29.56 per hour which is 2% more than the Georgia average salary of $59,730.

AverageAtlanta-Sandy Springs-RoswellGeorgia% Difference
Hourly Wage$29.56$28.722.93%
Annual Salary$61,480$59,7302.93%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Nursing Instructors earn an average of $61,480 or $29.56 per hour which is 25% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,040.

AverageAtlanta-Sandy Springs-RoswellU.S.%
Hourly Wage$29.56$39.44-25.06%
Annual Salary$61,480$82,040-25.06%
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 Instructors in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell earns an average annual salary of $62,632 which compares to the Georgia average annual salary of $59,730. 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 $59,730.
  • Georgia cost-of-living adjusted salary is $63,180.
  • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell average salary is $61,480.
  • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell cost-of-living adjusted salary is $62,632.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell$61,48098.16%$62,632
Georgia$59,73094.54%$63,180
U.S.$82,040$82,040
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 Nursing Instructors earn between $47,630 and $77,450 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nursing Instructors earn more than $93,400, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nursing Instructors .

Approximately 10% of Nursing Instructors earn under $20,140, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nursing Instructors .

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year55Under $20,140
15%2 – 4 years82$20,140 – $47,630
25%5 – 9 years138$47,630 – $63,000
25%10 – 14 years138$63,000 – $77,450
15%15 – 20 years82$63,000 – $93,400
10%20+ years55Above $93,400
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 $61,480, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Nursing Instructors tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($170,870), Nurse Midwives ($114,330), Nurse Practitioners ($113,410), and Registered Nurses ($80,760).

However, Nursing Instructors tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($33,540), 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 Instructors

The number of Nursing Instructors currently employed in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell is 550.

Nursing Instructors earn an average of $61,480 per year or $29.56 per hour in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Nursing Instructors earn an average of $62,632 per year or $30 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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