Average Occupational Health Nurse Salary in Georgia

Occupational health nurses in Georgia earn an average of $71,514 per year (or $34.38 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$84,768
Georgia
15% lower than the national average
$71,514
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Georgia occupational health nurses earn 15% lower than the national average salary for occupational health nurses, at $84,768 (or $40.75 per hour).

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Occupational health nurse salary range in Georgia

10%
$55,405
MEDIAN
$71,191
90%
$93,363
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $93,363 $44
75th Percentile $77,045 $37
Median $71,191 $34
25th Percentile $58,004 $27

80% of Georgia occupational health nurses earn between $55,405 and $93,363.

Cost-of-living adjusted occupational health nurse salary in Georgia

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Georgia
$75,676
Overall Average
Georgia
$71,514

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Georgia occupational health nurses earn about $75,676 per year. Cost-of-living in Georgia is 5% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Georgia for occupational health nurses

Roswell, GA $76,618 per year
Augusta, GA $68,706 per year

Georgia nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where occupational health nurses are paid the highest is Roswell, where the average occupational health nurses salary is $76,618 and 42,420 registered nurses are currently employed. The Augusta area comes in second, with a $68,706 average occupational health nurse salary and 6,710 registered nurses employed.

Occupational health nurses salaries in other states

California $107,914 per year
Massachusetts $90,188 per year
Washington $101,882 per year
New York $83,988 per year
Maryland $83,248 per year
Arizona $81,600 per year
Colorado $78,570 per year
Texas $81,546 per year
Illinois $76,996 per year
Virginia $80,514 per year

How much do other nurses get paid in Georgia?

Quality Assurance Nurse $86,976 per year
Clinical Informatics Nurse $86,976 per year
Float Pool Nurse $86,976 per year
Vascular Nurse $86,976 per year
Transplant Nurse $86,397 per year
ENT Nurse $86,010 per year
Aesthetic Nurse $85,044 per year
Urology Nurse $85,044 per year
Bariatric Nurse $84,077 per year
Endoscopy Nurse $83,111 per year

At a $71,514 average annual salary, occupational health nurses in Georgia tend to earn less than quality assurance nurses ($86,976), clinical informatics nurses ($86,976), float pool nurses ($86,976), vascular nurses ($86,976), transplant nurses ($86,397), ENT nurses ($86,010), aesthetic nurses ($85,044), urology nurses ($85,044), bariatric nurses ($84,077), and endoscopy nurses ($83,111).

More about occupational health nurses

An occupational health nurse is a type of nurse who specializes in providing care and support to individuals who are dealing with work-related health issues. They work in a variety of settings, including workplaces, clinics, and hospitals, and provide care to people of all ages. Some of their specific duties might include providing education and support to workers and their families, conducting health assessments and screenings, and providing care and treatment for work-related injuries and illnesses. They may also be involved in developing and implementing workplace health and safety programs, and coordinating care with other members of the healthcare team.

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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health