PermanentPosted 9 days ago
LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health
Amedisys · Stockbridge, GA
$26.00–$33.00/ hour
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Sandy Springs, GA
The median licensed practical nurse pay in the Sandy Springs area is $30.38 per hour ($63,190 a year), with the typical range running from $26.95 to $32.62. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Sandy Springs and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 21 hospitals in the Sandy Springs metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Sandy Springs.
- $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 Sandy Springs
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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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 Sandy Springs 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 Sandy Springs
- 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 Sandy Springs 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 Sandy Springs
| 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 the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area
CMS lists 21 hospitals in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area, 7 of the 17 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Inc Newnan, GA | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital Johns Creek, GA | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Emory University Hospital Atlanta, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Piedmont Hospital, Inc Atlanta, GA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | No |
| Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Inc Newnan, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Marietta, GA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Wellstar Paulding Medical Center Hiram, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
| Northside Hospital Atlanta, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center Cartersville, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Piedmont Fayette Hospital Fayetteville, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 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 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunwoody, GA | 3 mi | $30.38/hr | 51,795 |
| Brookhaven, GA | 5 mi | $30.38/hr | 59,370 |
| Athens, GA | 57 mi | $27.48/hr | 128,691 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Sandy Springs
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Common questions
How much do licensed practical nurses make in Sandy Springs, 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 Sandy Springs 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 Sandy Springs?
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 Sandy Springs.
Do I need a Georgia license to work in Sandy Springs 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 Sandy Springs 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 Sandy Springs?
The federal per diem benchmark in Sandy Springs 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 reportSandy Springs, 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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