PermanentPosted 9 days ago
LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health
Amedisys · Stockbridge, GA
$26.00–$33.00/ hour
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Roswell, GA
Pay for licensed practical nurses in the Roswell area centers on $30.38 per hour, or about $63,190 a year. The lower quarter earns under $26.95 and the upper quarter over $32.62. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Roswell. That ranks 110th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 220th of 341 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Roswell.
- $30.38median pay per hour, Atlanta
- $27–$33typical range per hour
- 8,950licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles near Roswell
Roles in other cities of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area.
PermanentPosted 23 days ago
LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health
Amedisys · Cartersville, GA
$26.00–$29.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago
LPN or LVN
Brookdale Senior Living · Roswell, GA
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PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Roswell Rheumatology
Wellstar · Roswell, GA
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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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.77 | $49,440 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $26.95 | $56,060 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Median | $30.38 | $63,190 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $32.62 | $67,850 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $35.91 | $74,690 | 20% above U.S. median |
How Roswell 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 Roswell
- 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 Roswell 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 Roswell
| Item | Federal 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 Roswell
CMS lists 1 hospital in Roswell, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center Roswell, GA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Cobb County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Cobb County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta, GA | 5 mi | $30.38/hr | 67,275 |
| Dunwoody, GA | 7 mi | $30.38/hr | 51,795 |
| Athens, GA | 57 mi | $27.48/hr | 128,691 |
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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 Roswell, 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 Roswell 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 Roswell?
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 Roswell.
Do I need a Georgia license to work in Roswell 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 Roswell in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Cobb 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 Roswell?
The federal per diem benchmark in Roswell 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.
Does Valorem Health place licensed practical nurses in Roswell?
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Your LPN / LVN pay reportRoswell, 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
+ 16 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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