Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Atlanta, GA
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The median licensed practical nurse in the Atlanta area earns $65,060 a year ($31.28 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($64,400) and 5% above the Georgia median ($62,030). Half of the 9,710 licensed practical nurses there earn between $58,980 and $73,630.
| Annual pay | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,130 | $46,010 | $49,740 |
| 25th percentile | $58,980 | $52,900 | $59,000 |
| Median | $65,060 | $62,030 | $64,400 |
| 75th percentile | $73,630 | $70,690 | $76,030 |
| 90th percentile | $79,740 | $76,690 | $83,440 |
| Average | $64,890 | $61,640 | $67,050 |
| Jobs | 9,710 | 21,060 | 648,410 |
Atlanta, GA ranks 28th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($95,320).
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Check my payLicensed practical nurse pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $95,320
- San Francisco, CA: $94,310
- Seattle, WA: $85,690
- Portland, OR: $83,510
- Boston, MA: $82,190
- Sacramento, CA: $81,570
- San Diego, CA: $79,720
- Los Angeles, CA: $79,310
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.