How Much Does an LPN Make in Georgia in 2026?

A typical LPN in Georgia earns about $29.82 per hour, or roughly $62,030 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Broken down further, that comes to about $5,169 a month and $1,193 a week, both figures calculated from the annual median. For someone working full time, that hourly rate adds up steadily across a standard 40-hour week.

Georgia's typical LPN pay sits 4% below the national figure of $64,400, according to the same data. That places the state 36th out of 51 states and the District of Columbia for LPN pay. Around 21,060 LPNs work across Georgia, giving the comparison real scale rather than a single number.

Entry-level positions in Georgia typically offer around $22.12 an hour, or about $46,010 a year, for LPNs just starting out. Pay tends to move up from there fairly quickly, with many nurses reaching the state's typical rate of $29.82 an hour within a few years of steady experience. New graduates in hospital or long-term care settings often see the fastest early increases.

Experienced LPNs in Georgia often earn upwards of $33.99 an hour, and the top 10% of earners make over $36.87 an hour, or about $76,690 a year. That leaves a spread of $30,680 between entry-level and top pay. Setting, years of experience, and city all play a part in where an individual nurse lands within that range.

Georgia's typical LPN pay has climbed steadily over the past decade. In 2015, the typical LPN in Georgia earned $38,210 a year; by 2025 that figure had risen to $62,030, a gain of $23,820. That's a 62% increase over ten years, reflecting broad growth across the profession in the state.

Nationally, LPN pay rose 49% over the same ten-year stretch, so Georgia's gain outpaced the country as a whole. Pay has moved up steadily for LPNs in the state, though past growth doesn't guarantee future increases. Someone starting an LPN career in Georgia today is entering a field where pay has trended upward for a decade running.

Pay runs highest in the Atlanta metro area, where LPNs earn $65,060 a year ($31.28 an hour), about 5% above the statewide figure. Roswell and Sandy Springs, both part of the same metro area, share that same figure. Gainesville follows closely behind at $64,080 a year, and Augusta rounds out the higher-paying cities at $63,760.

Valdosta sits at the lower end, with LPNs there earning $49,860 a year ($23.97 an hour), a spread of $15,200 between the highest- and lowest-paying Georgia cities. Atlanta also has the largest LPN workforce in the state, with 9,710 nurses employed there. City figures cover each metro area as a whole, and higher pay in places like Atlanta often tracks a higher cost of living, not just better job prospects.

Among Georgia's neighbors, North Carolina pays the most at $63,270 a year, about 2% above Georgia. South Carolina ($61,820) and Florida ($61,770) both land close to Georgia's own pay. Tennessee ($58,870) runs about 5% lower, and Alabama pays the least at $57,030, roughly 8% below Georgia. LPN licensure can often be transferred or endorsed between neighboring states, widening job options without a full re-certification.

LPNs in Georgia typically earn $62,030 a year ($29.82 an hour) as of the latest government wage data (May 2025), after a 62% rise over the past decade. For details on becoming licensed, check Georgia's state nursing licensing or registry page, and for figures specific to a metro area, see the city pages covering Atlanta, Savannah, and other Georgia markets.