salary$39,350 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$33,590per year
Top pay (top 10%)$48,510per year
Jobs in the area23,260people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Sandy Springs?
Expensive. Rent of $2,002 a month takes 61.1% of the median nursing assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Sandy Springs, GA?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area is $39,350 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $33,590 and $48,510.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Sandy Springs?
Typical rent of $2,002 a month takes 61.1% of the median nursing assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area.