Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs in Sandy Springs, GA
Pay for telehealth / triage nurses in the Sandy Springs area centers on $46.33 per hour, or about $96,370 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.32 and the upper quarter over $51.71. That ranks 86th of 379 U.S. metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay, and 77th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 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.
- $46.33median pay per hour, Atlanta
- $38–$52typical range per hour
- 54,370telehealth / triage nurses employed in the metro area
- 100cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in Sandy Springs, 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $33.22 | $69,100 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.32 | $79,710 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $46.33 | $96,370 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $51.71 | $107,560 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $62.19 | $129,360 | 38% above U.S. median |
How Sandy Springs 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
BLS does not publish a separate figure for telehealth / triage nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.
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 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 $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.
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- 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.
Hospitals in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area
CMS lists 21 hospitals in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area.
| 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.
Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunwoody, GA | 3 mi | $46.33/hr | 51,795 |
| Brookhaven, GA | 5 mi | $46.33/hr | 59,370 |
| Athens, GA | 57 mi | $38.43/hr | 128,691 |
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Telehealth and triage nurses assess symptoms by phone or video and direct patients to the right level of care.
- Active RN license, compact license for multi-state roles
- Several years of clinical experience
- Comfort with protocols and EHR documentation
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Common questions
How much do telehealth / triage nurses make in Sandy Springs, GA?
Telehealth / Triage 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 Sandy Springs a good place for telehealth / triage nurses once cost of living is counted?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell ranks 77th of 335 metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 86th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Where do telehealth / triage nurses work in Sandy Springs?
CMS lists 21 hospitals in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area, led by Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Inc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Georgia license to work in Sandy Springs as a telehealth / triage 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.
Does Valorem Health place telehealth / triage nurses in Sandy Springs?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Sandy Springs and across Georgia. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Sandy Springs.
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- Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 7 postings$58.76/ hr$38–$79
- Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA · 2 postings$64.91/ hr$48–$83
- CommonSpirit HealthLongmont, CO · 1 posting$48.48/ hr$37–$60
- MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 1 posting$48.12/ hr$35–$61
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