Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Georgia
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Georgia have a median of $62,030 a year, below the national $64,400 (−4%); the state ranks 36th of 51 states by median. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn 29% more than the median across all occupations in Georgia ($48,170). Among neighbouring states, North Carolina pays more (up to $63,270 in North Carolina) and South Carolina, Florida, Tennessee and Alabama pay less (down to $57,030 in Alabama). Georgia employs 21,060 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, 4.31 per 1,000 jobs, the 7th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.03 is close to the national share.
Georgia vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Georgia | Hourly | $22.12 | $25.43 | $29.82 | $33.99 | $36.87 | $29.64 | 21,060 | 4.31 | 1.03 |
| Annual | $46,010 | $52,900 | $62,030 | $70,690 | $76,690 | $61,640 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $23.91 | $28.37 | $30.96 | $36.55 | $40.12 | $32.24 | 648,410 | – | – |
| Annual | $49,740 | $59,000 | $64,400 | $76,030 | $83,440 | $67,050 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 36th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 7th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.03
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.31
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Georgia's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Georgia
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Georgia publish a row for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $31.28 | $65,060 | $48,130 | $79,740 | 9,710 | 3.36 | 0.81 |
| Gainesville, GA | $30.81 | $64,080 | $50,070 | $77,760 | 390 | 3.76 | 0.90 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $30.65 | $63,760 | $51,940 | $75,520 | 1,220 | 5.26 | 1.26 |
| Savannah, GA | $30.20 | $62,810 | $50,820 | $74,930 | 890 | 4.48 | 1.08 |
| Rome, GA | $29.67 | $61,710 | $40,390 | $72,590 | 440 | 9.88 | 2.37 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $29.61 | $61,600 | $47,270 | $72,710 | 420 | 4.41 | 1.06 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $29.32 | $60,990 | $47,570 | $72,950 | 740 | 7.78 | 1.86 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $28.53 | $59,330 | $46,290 | $68,680 | 690 | 5.92 | 1.42 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $28.46 | $59,200 | $50,230 | $71,200 | 260 | 5.51 | 1.32 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $28.16 | $58,580 | $42,810 | $65,520 | 1,560 | 5.82 | 1.40 |
| Albany, GA | $28.03 | $58,310 | $43,160 | $71,670 | 370 | 6.29 | 1.51 |
| Dalton, GA | $26.14 | $54,380 | $49,920 | $64,740 | 230 | 3.57 | 0.86 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $26.09 | $54,280 | $36,600 | $65,050 | 310 | 4.06 | 0.97 |
| Hinesville, GA | $25.93 | $53,930 | $47,850 | $59,040 | 150 | 7.25 | 1.74 |
| Valdosta, GA | $23.97 | $49,860 | $38,330 | $65,480 | 400 | 7.45 | 1.79 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $29.41 | $61,160 | $46,030 | $73,130 | 1,230 | 8.87 | 2.13 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $29.24 | $60,830 | $41,020 | $70,490 | 840 | 4.46 | 1.07 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $29.16 | $60,650 | $42,970 | $72,690 | 880 | 9.91 | 2.38 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $25.84 | $53,750 | $40,850 | $63,880 | 1,550 | 8.07 | 1.94 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $29.82 | $62,030 | 21,060 | 1.03 |
| Alabama | $27.42 | $57,030 | 11,580 | 1.31 |
| Florida | $29.70 | $61,770 | 38,620 | 0.93 |
| North Carolina | $30.42 | $63,270 | 18,010 | 0.87 |
| South Carolina | $29.72 | $61,820 | 9,400 | 0.98 |
| Tennessee | $28.31 | $58,870 | 20,830 | 1.52 |
See the national page for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (every state ranked) and the Georgia wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Georgia estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.