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LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health
Amedisys · Savannah, GA
$34.00–$38.00/ hour
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Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Savannah, GA
Pay for licensed practical nurses in the Savannah area centers on $27.70 per hour, or about $57,620 a year. The lower quarter earns under $24.56 and the upper quarter over $29.83. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Savannah. That ranks 285th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 276th of 341 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Savannah.
- $27.70median pay per hour, Savannah
- $25–$30typical range per hour
- 860licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 1% below the Georgia statewide median of $28.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 860 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Savannah metro area, 4.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.08).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.05 | $47,940 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $24.56 | $51,080 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $27.70 | $57,620 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $29.83 | $62,050 | in line with U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $31.96 | $66,480 | 7% above U.S. median |
How Savannah ranks
- 285th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 276th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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 Savannah
- Overall prices in Savannah run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $27.70 median hour buys what $29.09 buys at the national price level, 3% 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 Savannah paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$997
- Per year: $49,860
- Per month: $4,155
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Savannah metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Savannah
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $152 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,624 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,112 |
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 Savannah
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Savannah, 0 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candler Hospital Savannah, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah Savannah, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Savannah Health Services Llc Dba Memorial Health University Medical Center Savannah, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Coastal Harbor Treatment Center Savannah, GA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Georgia Regional Hosp Savannah Savannah, GA | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Chatham County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Chatham County (3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerville, SC | 90 mi | $29.33/hr | 52,625 |
| North Charleston, SC | 91 mi | $29.33/hr | 126,005 |
| Charleston, SC | 91 mi | $29.33/hr | 157,665 |
| Mount Pleasant, SC | 95 mi | $29.33/hr | 95,604 |
| Goose Creek, SC | 97 mi | $29.33/hr | 50,352 |
| Augusta, GA | 106 mi | $28.44/hr | 201,737 |
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 Savannah
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Common questions
How much do licensed practical nurses make in Savannah, GA?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Savannah metro area have a median pay of $27.70 per hour, about $57,620 a year. The middle half earn between $24.56 and $29.83 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Savannah a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
Savannah ranks 276th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 285th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Savannah?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Savannah. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Savannah.
Do I need a Georgia license to work in Savannah 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 Savannah in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Chatham 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 Savannah?
The federal per diem benchmark in Savannah is $152 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,624 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 Savannah?
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Your LPN / LVN pay reportSavannah, 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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