salary$121,530 a year$58 an hour · median pay in the Columbus, GA-AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$89,690per year
Top pay (top 10%)$151,500per year
Jobs in the area370people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Columbus?
Cheap. Rent of $1,314 a month takes 13.0% 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 Columbus, GA?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Columbus, GA-AL area is $121,530 a year ($58 an hour). Most earn between $89,690 and $151,500.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Columbus?
Typical rent of $1,314 a month takes 13.0% 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 Columbus, GA-AL metro area.