salary$128,140 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the Athens-Clarke County, GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$90,470per year
Top pay (top 10%)$162,130per year
Jobs in the area240people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Athens?
Cheap. Rent of $1,426 a month takes 13.4% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Athens, GA?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Athens-Clarke County, GA area is $128,140 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $90,470 and $162,130.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Athens?
Typical rent of $1,426 a month takes 13.4% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area.