Nursing Assistants salary
in South Georgia nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $30,270–$37,120
- vs U.S. median
- -15%
- Metro rank
- #438 of 516
Nursing Assistants in the South Georgia nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $35,730 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,550 jobs (May 2025). That is 15% below the U.S. median of $42,260 and 5% below the GA statewide median of $37,680. It ranks #438 of 516 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,550 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Nursing Assistants pay in other GA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Gainesville, GA | $41,390 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $39,350 |
| Savannah, GA | $38,450 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $37,500 |
| Rome, GA | $37,220 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $37,140 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $36,980 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $36,820 |
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- Registered Nursesmedian $79,110 · 4,350 jobs
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nursesmedian $53,750 · 1,550 jobs
- Home Health and Personal Care Aidesmedian $29,010 · 2,220 jobs
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Questions
What is the average Nursing Assistants salary in South Georgia nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $35,730 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,550 jobs pay between $30,270 and $37,120. The 10th percentile is $28,050 and the 90th is $42,860.
Is South Georgia nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Nursing Assistants?
That is 15% below the U.S. median of $42,260 and 5% below the GA statewide median of $37,680. It ranks #438 of 516 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Nursing Assistants make an hour in South Georgia nonmetropolitan area?
About $17.18 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $35,730 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $14.55–$17.85 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.