Healthcare jobs and pay in Alpharetta, GA
Alpharetta healthcare pay by profession, from the BLS metro-area wage data, with cost of living, hospitals and what travel assignments pay here. Registered nurses earn a median of $46.33 per hour. The free report adds named employers and open roles.
What healthcare pays in Alpharetta
| Profession | Median / hr | Typical range / hr | Median / year | Employed in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $46.33 | $38–$52 | $96,370 | 54,370 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $30.38 | $27–$33 | $63,190 | 8,950 |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $18.39 | $17–$21 | $38,250 | 22,530 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $61.84 | $56–$67 | $128,640 | 6,280 |
| CRNA | $104.67 | $94–$111 | $217,720 | 510 |
| Radiologic Technologist | $38.09 | $30–$43 | $79,220 | 3,690 |
| CT Technologist | $38.09 | $30–$43 | $79,220 | 3,690 |
| Respiratory Therapist | $42.73 | $39–$50 | $88,870 | 2,660 |
| Surgical Technologist | $31.04 | $26–$36 | $64,570 | 2,090 |
| Physical Therapist | $49.90 | $40–$58 | $103,790 | 3,210 |
| Occupational Therapist | $48.76 | $39–$55 | $101,410 | 2,150 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $48.86 | $38–$50 | $101,620 | 2,590 |
| Medical Coder | $24.97 | $20–$31 | $51,930 | 2,290 |
| CDI Specialist | $35.66 | $27–$48 | $74,160 | 680 |
| Utilization Review Nurse | $46.33 | $38–$52 | $96,370 | 54,370 |
| Telehealth / Triage Nurse | $46.33 | $38–$52 | $96,370 | 54,370 |
| Patient Access Representative | $18.53 | $16–$22 | $38,550 | 19,140 |
| EHR / Epic Analyst | $52.20 | $40–$64 | $108,570 | 8,750 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialist | $31.00 | $23–$46 | $64,470 | 8,690 |
| Pharmacist | $65.51 | $59–$75 | $136,260 | 6,760 |
| Pharmacy Technician | $19.26 | $18–$22 | $40,050 | 8,370 |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | $31.75 | $23–$41 | $66,040 | 6,620 |
| Phlebotomist | $22.49 | $20–$24 | $46,770 | 2,850 |
| Nurse Informaticist | $46.33 | $38–$52 | $96,370 | 54,370 |
| Healthcare IT Support Specialist | $28.61 | $23–$37 | $59,510 | 17,240 |
| Biomedical Equipment Technician | $27.52 | $23–$33 | $57,240 | 910 |
| Clinical Application Specialist | — | — | — | — |
| MRI Technologist | $45.72 | $40–$49 | $95,090 | 790 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $41.97 | $38–$47 | $87,290 | 1,360 |
| Echocardiography Technologist | $33.83 | $23–$47 | $70,370 | 1,690 |
| Cath Lab Technologist | $33.83 | $23–$47 | $70,370 | 1,690 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | $47.32 | $41–$51 | $98,420 | 310 |
| Physician Assistant | $51.87 | $29–$65 | $107,900 | 2,670 |
| Nurse Case Manager | $46.33 | $38–$52 | $96,370 | 54,370 |
| Nurse Manager & Leadership | $69.16 | $52–$95 | $143,850 | 5,500 |
| Registered Dietitian | $35.96 | $31–$41 | $74,800 | 1,000 |
| Clinical Social Worker | $31.70 | $25–$39 | $65,930 | 3,860 |
| Medical Assistant | $21.66 | $18–$23 | $45,040 | 15,390 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | $23.94 | $20–$27 | $49,790 | 1,130 |
| Medical Biller | $23.96 | $21–$29 | $49,830 | 8,530 |
| Dentist | $103.12 | $73–$115+ | $214,490 | 1,900 |
| Dental Specialist | $101.62 | $53–$112 | $211,370 | 30 |
| Dental Hygienist | $46.98 | $38–$49 | $97,710 | 4,760 |
| Dental Assistant | $22.15 | $20–$25 | $46,060 | 5,980 |
| Dental Office Manager | $69.16 | $52–$95 | $143,850 | 5,500 |
| Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator | $22.03 | $18–$23 | $45,820 | 9,630 |
| Dental Lab Technician | $23.61 | $19–$30 | $49,110 | 680 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area (statewide where the metro figure is not published). Pick a profession for the full pay breakdown, rankings and open roles.
Cost of living in Alpharetta
- Overall prices in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.1).
- Housing runs 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.0).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Travel assignment per diem in Alpharetta
The federal per diem benchmark for travel assignments in Alpharetta is $186 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,904 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on your tax home. See the travel pay calculator.
Cities near Alpharetta
| City | Distance | RN median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Creek, GA | 5 mi | $46.33/hr | 81,167 |
| Roswell, GA | 5 mi | $46.33/hr | 92,227 |
| Dunwoody, GA | 9 mi | $46.33/hr | 51,795 |
| Sandy Springs, GA | 11 mi | $46.33/hr | 105,505 |
| Brookhaven, GA | 15 mi | $46.33/hr | 59,370 |
| Marietta, GA | 17 mi | $46.33/hr | 63,122 |
Common questions
How much do healthcare workers make in Alpharetta?
Registered nurses in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area earn a median of $46.33 per hour, about $96,370 a year (BLS, May 2024). The table above lists 47 professions with their own medians and ranges.
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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
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
- Outpatient Mental Health RNPermanent$91k–$160k/ year
- Registered Nurse (RN) / DaysPermanent$44.58–$60.00/ hour
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