GA · Savannah · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Savannah, GA

Pay for nurse practitioners in the Savannah area centers on $53.84 per hour, or about $112,000 a year. The lower quarter earns under $49.00 and the upper quarter over $61.12. That ranks 331st of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 323rd of 336 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Savannah. The free report below lists employers near Savannah and what they pay.

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Nurse Practitioner pay in Savannah, GA

The metro median is 11% below the Georgia statewide median of $60.60 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 300 nurse practitioners employed in the Savannah metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.78).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$44.71$93,00028% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$49.00$101,92021% below U.S. median
Median$53.84$112,00013% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$61.12$127,1302% below U.S. median
Top 10%$68.43$142,33010% above U.S. median

How Savannah ranks

  • 331st of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 323rd of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 8th 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.

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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 $53.84 median hour buys what $56.55 buys at the national price level, 9% 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$1,938
  • Per year: $96,912
  • Per month: $8,076

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

ItemFederal 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 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. 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).

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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 nurse practitioners.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Candler Hospital
Savannah, GA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah
Savannah, GA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Savannah Health Services Llc Dba Memorial Health University Medical Center
Savannah, GA
Acute careNonprofit1 of 5Yes
Coastal Harbor Treatment Center
Savannah, GA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Georgia Regional Hosp Savannah
Savannah, GA
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

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.

Nurse Practitioner pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Summerville, SC90 mi$59.18/hr52,625
North Charleston, SC91 mi$59.18/hr126,005
Charleston, SC91 mi$59.18/hr157,665
Mount Pleasant, SC95 mi$59.18/hr95,604
Goose Creek, SC97 mi$59.18/hr50,352
Augusta, GA106 mi$53.08/hr201,737

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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 Savannah

Savannah city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse practitioners make in Savannah, GA?

Nurse Practitioners in the Savannah metro area have a median pay of $53.84 per hour, about $112,000 a year. The middle half earn between $49.00 and $61.12 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Savannah ranks 323rd of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 331st of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse practitioners work in Savannah?

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Savannah, led by Candler Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Georgia license to work in Savannah 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 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 nurse practitioners in Savannah?

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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

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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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