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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health - Full Time
Enhabit Home Health · Augusta, GA
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Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Augusta, GA
The median licensed practical nurse pay in the Augusta area is $28.44 per hour ($59,160 a year), with the typical range running from $25.23 to $30.62. That ranks 236th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 187th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Augusta. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Augusta.
- $28.44median pay per hour, Augusta
- $25–$31typical range per hour
- 1,340licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 92cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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8 more open roles from employers in Augusta. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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LPN - Wound Care
PruittHealth · Augusta, GA
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Weekend
PruittHealth · Augusta, GA
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Licensed Practical Nurse
PruittHealth · Augusta, GA
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago
LPN WMCG Rot
Wellstar · Augusta, GA
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN
Fresenius Medical Care · Augusta, GA
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PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Augusta Behavioral Health Clinics
Wellstar · Augusta, GA
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Augusta Neuro Clinic - Augusta, GA
Wellstar · Augusta, GA
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Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Augusta, GA
The metro median is 1% above the Georgia statewide median of $28.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 1,340 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Augusta-Richmond County metro area, 5.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.42).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.41 | $48,690 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $25.23 | $52,480 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $28.44 | $59,160 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.62 | $63,690 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $35.00 | $72,800 | 17% above U.S. median |
How Augusta ranks
- 236th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 187th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Augusta-Richmond County run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 70.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $28.44 median hour buys what $30.95 buys at the national price level, 3% 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 Augusta paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,024
- Per year: $51,192
- Per month: $4,266
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Augusta-Richmond County metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Augusta
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $122 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,372 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,836 |
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 Augusta 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 Augusta
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Augusta, 1 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Va Medical Center Augusta, GA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Doctors Hospital Augusta, GA | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Piedmont Augusta Hospital Augusta, GA | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Wellstar Mcg Health, Affiliated With Med Col Augusta, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| East Central Regional Hospital Augusta, GA | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Richmond County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Richmond County (1 population-group, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SC | 82 mi | $28.84/hr | 144,788 |
| Athens, GA | 85 mi | $27.48/hr | 128,691 |
| Macon, GA | 101 mi | $27.63/hr | 157,056 |
| Greenville, SC | 103 mi | $28.69/hr | 74,371 |
| Warner Robins, GA | 106 mi | $25.08/hr | 86,199 |
| Savannah, GA | 106 mi | $27.70/hr | 148,808 |
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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 Augusta, GA?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Augusta-Richmond County metro area have a median pay of $28.44 per hour, about $59,160 a year. The middle half earn between $25.23 and $30.62 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Augusta a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
Augusta-Richmond County ranks 187th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 236th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Where do licensed practical nurses work in Augusta?
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Augusta, led by Augusta Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Georgia license to work in Augusta 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 Augusta in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Richmond 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 Augusta?
The federal per diem benchmark in Augusta is $122 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,372 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place licensed practical nurses in Augusta?
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Your LPN / LVN pay reportAugusta, 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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