As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Correctional Nurse in Georgia is $64,829. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $57,661 to $69,968, with most professionals earning between $51,136 and $74,646.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $51,136 | GA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $57,661 | GA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $64,829 | GA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $69,968 | GA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $74,646 | GA | April 01, 2025 |
Correctional nursing, sometimes called forensic nursing, is a specialized field of nursing that involves caring for the medical and mental health needs of detainees and inmates. These nurses work in a variety of settings such as jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. In these correctional settings, nurses are the primary healthcare providers....
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Abbeville, GA | Avg. Salary $57,978 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acworth, GA | Avg. Salary $63,648 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adairsville, GA | Avg. Salary $61,285 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adel, GA | Avg. Salary $57,762 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adrian, GA | Avg. Salary $58,194 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Ailey, GA | Avg. Salary $58,194 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alamo, GA | Avg. Salary $58,194 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alapaha, GA | Avg. Salary $57,762 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Albany, GA | Avg. Salary $58,221 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Allenhurst, GA | Avg. Salary $60,401 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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About Georgia Georgia is a state in the Southeastern United States.Beginning from the Atlantic Ocean, the state's eastern border with South Carolina runs up the Sav....More
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