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Licensed Practical Nurse
PruittHealth · Athens, GA
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Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Athens, GA
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Athens area earn a median of $27.48 per hour, about $57,150 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $23.95 and $29.72. That ranks 299th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 263rd of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Athens. The free report below lists employers near Athens and what they pay.
- $27.48median pay per hour, Athens
- $24–$30typical range per hour
- 530licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
More open Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Athens
4 more open roles from employers in Athens. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health - Full Time
Enhabit Home Health · Athens, GA
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago
LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health $5k Sign on Bonus
Amedisys · Athens, GA
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PermanentPosted 19 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse - MDS Coordinator
PruittHealth · Athens, GA
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Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Athens, GA
The metro median is 2% below the Georgia statewide median of $28.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 530 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Athens-Clarke County metro area, 5.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.35).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.13 | $48,110 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.95 | $49,820 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $27.48 | $57,150 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $29.72 | $61,820 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $33.67 | $70,030 | 12% above U.S. median |
How Athens ranks
- 299th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 263rd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th of 12 Georgia metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (SOC 29-2061), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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- Overall prices in Athens-Clarke County run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 23% below the U.S. average (index 76.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $27.48 median hour buys what $29.44 buys at the national price level, 2% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Athens paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$989
- Per year: $49,464
- Per month: $4,122
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Athens-Clarke County metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Athens
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $136 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,470 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,110 |
Travel licensed practical nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Georgia
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Athens as they open.
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Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health
Amedisys · Lavonia, GA
$23.51–$26.44/ hour
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - School Nurse (Crawford County)
Advocate Health · Georgia
$24.10–$36.15/ hour
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Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health
Amedisys · Ringgold, GA
$24.57–$27.64/ hour
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Practical Nurse (Outpatient)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Stewart, GA
$41k–$53k/ year
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OBGYN LPN
Advocate Health · Georgia
$25.30–$37.95/ hour
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Practical Nurse (Outpatient)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Richmond Hill, GA
$41k–$53k/ year
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Hospitals in Athens
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Athens, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center Athens, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
| St Mary's Hospital Athens, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Clarke County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Clarke County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Creek, GA | 48 mi | $30.38/hr | 81,167 |
| Stonecrest, GA | 48 mi | $30.38/hr | 61,015 |
| Alpharetta, GA | 52 mi | $30.38/hr | 67,275 |
| Dunwoody, GA | 54 mi | $30.38/hr | 51,795 |
| Brookhaven, GA | 56 mi | $30.38/hr | 59,370 |
| Roswell, GA | 57 mi | $30.38/hr | 92,227 |
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License and tax basics in Georgia
Georgia is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Georgia license by endorsement.
Georgia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do licensed practical nurses make in Athens, GA?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Athens-Clarke County metro area have a median pay of $27.48 per hour, about $57,150 a year. The middle half earn between $23.95 and $29.72 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Athens a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
Athens-Clarke County ranks 263rd of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 299th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do licensed practical nurses work in Athens?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Athens, led by Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Georgia license to work in Athens as a licensed practical nurse?
Georgia is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Georgia license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Athens in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Clarke County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Athens?
The federal per diem benchmark in Athens is $136 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,470 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your LPN / LVN pay reportAthens, GA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Advocate HealthFort Valley, GA · 3 postings$30.12/ hr$24–$38
- AmedisysLavonia, GA · 12 postings$29.50/ hr$23–$38
- Military Treatment Facilities under DHAFort Stewart, GA · 2 postings$22.52/ hr$20–$25
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$23Median$29.50High$36
18 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in Georgia, 16 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 18 LPN / LVN roles
- Licensed Practical Nurse Home HealthPermanent$23.51–$26.44/ hour
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - School Nurse (Crawford County)Permanent$24.10–$36.15/ hour
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