As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Correctional Nurse in Georgia is $64,899, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,248 weekly, or $5,408 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Correctional Nurse in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Correctional Nurse in Georgia vary widely, spanning from $52,056 to $79,453. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,176) and 75th percentile ($72,517), while top earners (90th percentile) make $79,453 per year. This $14,341 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Pediatric, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Georgia Correctional Nurse often earn 3.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 16 companies. However, Georgia currently ranks 29 nationwide for Correctional Nurse job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Correctional Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $52,056 GA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $58,176 GA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $64,899 GA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $72,517 GA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $79,453 GA September 01, 2026
25% $58,176 10% $52,056 90% $79,453 75% $72,517 $64,899 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Correctional Nurse ?

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 Abbeville, GA Avg. Salary $61,425 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acworth, GA Avg. Salary $66,240 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adairsville, GA Avg. Salary $63,171 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adel, GA Avg. Salary $61,471 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adrian, GA Avg. Salary $61,175 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ailey, GA Avg. Salary $61,296 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alamo, GA Avg. Salary $61,369 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alapaha, GA Avg. Salary $61,346 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albany, GA Avg. Salary $60,753 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allenhurst, GA Avg. Salary $62,866 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Correctional Nurse

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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