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Certified nursing assistant salary in Georgia

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$37,680median pay per year in Georgia, or $18.12 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $30,300lowest 10% earn less
  2. $35,49025th percentile
  3. $37,680median
  4. $42,98075th percentile
  5. $47,310top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $42,260[3]

The median pay for nursing assistants in Georgia was $37,680 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $4,580 below the US median[6].

Jobs in GA
43,440[4]
Rank by median pay
41 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−10.8%[6]

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Georgia?

Half of the nursing assistants in Georgia earned more than $37,680 a year and half earned less[1]. That works out to $18.12 an hour[1]. Across the US, the median was $42,260, so Georgia paid less than the national figure[3][6]. Georgia ranked 41st among the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. The median for all jobs in Georgia was $48,170, so this job paid $10,490 less[7][8].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $30,300[2]. The highest-paid 10% earned more than $47,310[2]. The middle half of workers fell between $35,490 and $42,980[2].

Among Georgia metro areas, Gainesville had the highest median at $41,390[9]. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell had 23,260 jobs and a median of $39,350[10]. Columbus had a median of $34,970[10].

OEWS counts wage and salary workers, part time and full time. It leaves out the self-employed and business owners. Bonuses outside regular production pay and the cost of benefits are also not in the wage figures[11].

Georgia vs US pay

Pay for certified nursing assistants in Georgia next to the national figures[1][3].

GAUS
Median per year$37,680[1]$42,260[3]
Median per hour$18.12[1]$20.32[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$30,300[2]$33,940[12]
Top 10% earn more than$47,310[2]$51,980[12]
Jobs43,440[4]1,448,910[3]

Pay by metro area in Georgia

Metro areas in Georgia with the most jobs for certified nursing assistants, and the median pay in each[10]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA[10]$39,35023,260
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$37,1402,560
Chattanooga, TN-GA$38,7902,420
Savannah, GA$38,4501,710
Macon-Bibb County, GA$36,5401,450
Columbus, GA-AL$34,9701,130
Athens-Clarke County, GA$36,3301,110
Gainesville, GA$41,3901,050

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for certified nursing assistants in the states that border Georgia, highest first[13].

StateMedian per yearJobs
North Carolina[13]$38,46064,010
Tennessee$37,99027,040
Florida$37,51096,960
South Carolina$37,22021,760
Alabama$34,14025,250

Median pay for certified nursing assistants in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for certified nursing assistants are projected to grow 2.6% from 2025 to 2035[14]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: postsecondary nondegree award[15].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a certified nursing assistant make in Georgia?
The median was $37,680 a year in May 2025, and the average was $38,760[1][16].
How much does a certified nursing assistant make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly wage was $18.12[1]. The 10th percentile wage was $14.57 an hour and the 90th percentile wage was $22.74[17].
Which city in Georgia pays certified nursing assistants the most?
Gainesville had the highest median of the 14 Georgia metro areas with a published figure, at $41,390[9].
Is Georgia a good state for certified nursing assistants?
Georgia had the 41st highest median annual wage out of 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was $4,580 lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become a certified nursing assistant in Georgia?
This is a US figure, not a Georgia one. Across the US, the typical entry education is a postsecondary nondegree award, with no related work experience or on-the-job training[15].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Nursing Assistants in Georgia was $37,680 per year and $18.12 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Nursing Assistants in Georgia: 10th percentile $30,300, 25th percentile $35,490, 75th percentile $42,980, 90th percentile $47,310. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Nursing Assistants in the US as a whole was $42,260 per year and $20.32 per hour, with about 1,448,910 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 43,440 people worked as Nursing Assistants in Georgia (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Georgia had the 41st highest median annual wage for Nursing Assistants out of the 50 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Nursing Assistants in Georgia ($37,680) was $4,580 (10.8%) lower than the US median ($42,260). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Georgia was $48,170. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Nursing Assistants in Georgia was $10,490 lower than the median for all occupations in the state ($48,170). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 14 metro areas in or partly in Georgia with a published median for Nursing Assistants, Gainesville, GA had the highest median annual wage, $41,390. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Nursing Assistants in the US: 10th percentile $33,940, 25th percentile $37,260, 75th percentile $47,220, 90th percentile $51,980. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Nursing Assistants in states that border Georgia (highest first): North Carolina $38,460; Tennessee $37,990; Florida $37,510; South Carolina $37,220; Alabama $34,140. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Nursing Assistants is projected to grow 2.6% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 196,200 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Nursing Assistants: education needed for entry: Postsecondary nondegree award; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Nursing Assistants in Georgia was $38,760 per year and $18.64 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Nursing Assistants in Georgia: 10th percentile $14.57, 25th percentile $17.06, 75th percentile $20.66, 90th percentile $22.74. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Georgia. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.