As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Correctional Nurse in Georgia is $64,926, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,249 weekly, or $5,411 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 $52,063 to $79,504. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,193) and 75th percentile ($72,557), while top earners (90th percentile) make $79,504 per year. This $14,364 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 $52,063 GA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $58,193 GA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $64,926 GA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $72,557 GA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $79,504 GA May 01, 2026
25% $58,193 10% $52,063 90% $79,504 75% $72,557 $64,926 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 $60,811 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Acworth, GA Avg. Salary $65,578 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adairsville, GA Avg. Salary $62,540 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adel, GA Avg. Salary $60,856 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adrian, GA Avg. Salary $60,564 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ailey, GA Avg. Salary $60,683 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alamo, GA Avg. Salary $60,756 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alapaha, GA Avg. Salary $60,733 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Albany, GA Avg. Salary $60,146 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Allenhurst, GA Avg. Salary $62,238 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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    Correctional Nurse

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Staff Nurse - RN II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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