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As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Home Nurse in Georgia is $45,708 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.
However, a Home Nurse's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
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Home Nurse Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $51,363 | $4,280 | $988 | $25 |
| Average | $45,708 | $3,809 | $879 | $22 |
| 25th Percentile | $40,447 | $3,371 | $778 | $19 |
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A Home Nurse's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
Experience is a primary driver of a Home Nurse's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Home Nurse | $44,466 |
| Intermediate Level Home Nurse | $44,831 |
| Senior Level Home Nurse | $46,529 |
| Specialist Level Home Nurse | $48,353 |
| Expert Level Home Nurse | $48,809 |
What Am I Worth?
Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Home Nurses. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:
For Home Nurse roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Home Nurse positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Construction typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Home Nurse as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology | $63,991 | $31.0 | 40% |
| Energy & Utilities | $59,420 | $29.0 | 30% |
| Aerospace & Defense | $54,850 | $26.0 | 20% |
| Insurance | $52,564 | $25.0 | 15% |
| Chemicals | $50,279 | $24.0 | 10% |
Understanding how a Home Nurse's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $51,363 | $4,280 | $988 | $25 |
| Average | $45,708 | $3,809 | $879 | $22 |
| 25th Percentile | $40,447 | $3,371 | $778 | $19 |
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