GA · Atlanta · Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Atlanta, GA

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Atlanta area earn a median of $30.38 per hour, about $63,190 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $26.95 and $32.62. That ranks 110th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 220th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Atlanta and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Atlanta and what they pay.

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Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles near Atlanta

Roles in other cities of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area.

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16 more open roles from employers in Atlanta. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted today

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Grady Health System · Atlanta, GA

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  • Req R26003558
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

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Kaiser Permanente · Atlanta, GA

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Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Atlanta, GA

The metro median is 8% above the Georgia statewide median of $28.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 8,950 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area, 3.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.76).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.77$49,44021% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$26.95$56,06010% below U.S. median
Median$30.38$63,1901% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$32.62$67,8509% above U.S. median
Top 10%$35.91$74,69020% above U.S. median

How Atlanta ranks

  • 110th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 220th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st 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.

What your pay buys in Atlanta

  • Overall prices in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $30.38 median hour buys what $30.36 buys at the national price level, 1% above 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 Atlanta paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,094
  • Per year: $54,684
  • Per month: $4,557

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Atlanta

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$186
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,904
13-week assignment$24,752

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).

Hospitals in Atlanta

CMS lists 9 hospitals in Atlanta, 2 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA		Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Piedmont Hospital, Inc
Atlanta, GA		Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5No
Northside Hospital
Atlanta, GA		Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Saint Joseph's Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc
Atlanta, GA		Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Emory University Hospital Midtown
Atlanta, GA		Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, GA		Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Athur M Blank Hospital
Atlanta, GA		Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Scottish Rite
Atlanta, GA		Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
Peachford Behavioral Health System Of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA		PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Fulton County

HRSA lists 6 active primary care shortage designations that include Fulton County (6 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 24 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Brookhaven, GA8 mi$30.38/hr59,370
Smyrna, GA9 mi$30.38/hr57,177
Athens, GA62 mi$27.48/hr128,691

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Georgia · Licensed Practical Nurse jobs nationwide

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.

Georgia state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Atlanta

Atlanta city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Atlanta, GA?

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area have a median pay of $30.38 per hour, about $63,190 a year. The middle half earn between $26.95 and $32.62 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Atlanta a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell ranks 220th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 110th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Atlanta?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Atlanta.

Do I need a Georgia license to work in Atlanta 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 Atlanta in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 6 active primary care shortage designations that include Fulton 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 Atlanta?

The federal per diem benchmark in Atlanta is $186 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,904 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 reportAtlanta, 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

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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

  1. Licensed Practical Nurse Home HealthPermanent
    $23.51–$26.44/ hour
    Amedisys · Lavonia, GA · posted today
  2. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - School Nurse (Crawford County)Permanent
    $24.10–$36.15/ hour
    Advocate Health · Georgia · posted 3 days ago

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