How much does a Jail Nurse make in Atlanta, GA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Jail Nurse in Atlanta, GA is $125,568. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $116,522 to $136,417, with most professionals earning between $108,286 and $146,295.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Jail Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $108,286 Atlanta,GA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $116,522 Atlanta,GA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $125,568 Atlanta,GA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $136,417 Atlanta,GA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $146,295 Atlanta,GA April 01, 2025
25% $116,522 10% $108,286 90% $146,295 75% $136,417 $125,568 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Jail Nurse in Atlanta, GA. The base salary for Jail Nurse ranges from $116,522 to $136,417 with the average base salary of $125,568. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $116,931 to $136,865 with the average total cash compensation of $125,957.

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