GA · Albany · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Albany, GA

Pay for nurse practitioners in the Albany area centers on $53.53 per hour, or about $111,350 a year. The lower quarter earns under $48.83 and the upper quarter over $61.38. That ranks 334th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 266th of 336 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Albany. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Albany.

Nurse Practitioner pay in Albany, GA

The metro median is 12% below the Georgia statewide median of $60.60 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 110 nurse practitioners employed in the Albany metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.95).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$44.45$92,46028% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$48.83$101,57021% below U.S. median
Median$53.53$111,35014% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$61.38$127,6701% below U.S. median
Top 10%$71.28$148,26015% above U.S. median

How Albany ranks

  • 334th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 266th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 9th of 12 Georgia metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Albany

  • Overall prices in Albany run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 45% below the U.S. average (index 54.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $53.53 median hour buys what $61.06 buys at the national price level, 2% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,927
  • Per year: $96,354
  • Per month: $8,030

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

Travel assignment per diem in Albany

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel nurse practitioner assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Nurse Practitioner roles in Georgia

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Hospitals in Albany

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Albany, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany, GA
Acute careGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
South Georgia Specialty Hospital
Albany, GA
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedNo

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

Primary care shortage areas in Dougherty County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Dougherty County (1 population-group, 1 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.

Nurse Practitioner pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Valdosta, GA73 mi$54.51/hr55,667
Columbus, GA76 mi$57.06/hr201,830
Dothan, AL76 mi$49.93/hr71,650
Warner Robins, GA77 mi$55.17/hr86,199
Tallahassee, FL78 mi$57.00/hr205,089
Macon, GA90 mi$52.49/hr157,056

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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.

Georgia state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Albany

Albany city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse practitioners make in Albany, GA?

Nurse Practitioners in the Albany metro area have a median pay of $53.53 per hour, about $111,350 a year. The middle half earn between $48.83 and $61.38 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Albany a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?

Albany ranks 266th of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 334th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse practitioners work in Albany?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Albany, led by Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Georgia license to work in Albany as a nurse practitioner?

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 Albany in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Dougherty 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 Albany?

The federal per diem benchmark in Albany is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Advocate HealthCartersville, GA · 6 postings$59.38/ hr$48–$77
  • Military Treatment Facilities under DHAFort Stewart, GA · 2 postings$49.49/ hr$43–$56
  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 4 postings$96.91/ hr$86–$108
  • Sharp HealthCareSan Diego, CA · 6 postings$92.12/ hr$80–$104

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your Georgia list

2What they are offering now

Low$44Median$59.38High$75

8 NP postings with published pay in Georgia, 8 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 8 NP roles

  1. Cardiology - Full-Time NP/PAPermanent
    $47.50–$76.60/ hour
    Advocate Health · Cartersville, GA · posted today
  2. Cardiology - Full-Time NP/PAPermanent
    $47.50–$71.25/ hour
    Advocate Health · Cartersville, GA · posted today

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