salary$132,500 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$104,950per year
Top pay (top 10%)$172,130per year
Jobs in the area5,950people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Atlanta?
Cheap. Rent of $1,999 a month takes 18.1% 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 Atlanta, GA?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area is $132,500 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $104,950 and $172,130.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Atlanta?
Typical rent of $1,999 a month takes 18.1% 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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area.