salary$100,490 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,510per year
Top pay (top 10%)$132,230per year
Jobs in the area56,460people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Sandy Springs?
OK. Rent of $2,002 a month takes 23.9% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Sandy Springs, GA?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area is $100,490 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $77,510 and $132,230.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Sandy Springs?
Typical rent of $2,002 a month takes 23.9% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area.