GA · Marietta · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Marietta, GA

Registered Nurses in the Marietta area earn a median of $46.33 per hour, about $96,370 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.32 and $51.71. That ranks 86th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 77th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 10 open roles with published pay are listed for Marietta and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Marietta.

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Wellstar · Marietta, GA

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Who is hiring registered nurses near Marietta

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Select Medical3$52.29
AccentCare3$42.79
BrightSpring Health Services2$47.50
Amedisys1$42.13
IQVIA1$38

Registered Nurse pay in Marietta, GA

The metro median is 11% above the Georgia statewide median of $41.61 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 54,370 registered nurses employed in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area, 18.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$33.22$69,10026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.32$79,71015% below U.S. median
Median$46.33$96,3703% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$51.71$107,56015% above U.S. median
Top 10%$62.19$129,36038% above U.S. median

How Marietta ranks

  • 86th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 77th of 335 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, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Marietta

  • 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 $46.33 median hour buys what $46.30 buys at the national price level, 3% 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 Marietta paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,668
  • Per year: $83,394
  • Per month: $6,950

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 Marietta

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$126
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,400
13-week assignment$18,200

Travel registered 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 Marietta

CMS lists 1 hospital in Marietta, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
Marietta, GA		Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes

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.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Smyrna, GA6 mi$46.33/hr57,177
Mableton, GA10 mi$46.33/hr78,314
Athens, GA67 mi$38.43/hr128,691

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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.

Georgia state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Marietta

Marietta city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Marietta, GA?

Registered Nurses in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area have a median pay of $46.33 per hour, about $96,370 a year. The middle half earn between $38.32 and $51.71 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Marietta a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell ranks 77th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 86th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered nurses in Marietta?

We list 10 open roles with published pay from 5 employers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Marietta.

Do I need a Georgia license to work in Marietta as a registered 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 Marietta 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 Marietta?

The federal per diem benchmark in Marietta is $126 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,400 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 employers

  • Emory Healthcare, Inc.Atlanta, GA · 10 wage offers$50.37/ hr$42–$60
  • Advocate HealthMacon, GA · 38 postings$47.75/ hr$25–$57
  • BrightSpring Health ServicesATLANTA, GA · 2 postings$47.50/ hr$45–$50
  • Select MedicalSavannah, GA · 7 postings$46.94/ hr$37–$62

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2What they are offering now

Low$37Median$47.75High$57

74 RN postings with published pay in Georgia, 71 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 74 RN roles

  1. Outpatient Mental Health RNPermanent
    $91k–$160k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Fort McPherson, GA · posted today
  2. Registered Nurse (RN) / DaysPermanent
    $44.58–$60.00/ hour
    Select Medical · Atlanta, GA · posted today

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