Transplant Nurse salary in Georgia
A transplant nurse in Georgia earns an estimated $95,130 a year ($45.74/hr) — about 8% below the U.S. average, with most between $78,340 and $109,560. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
Transplant Nurse — Georgia
Specialty estimateMedian annual pay
$95,130
-8% vs nationalHourly
$45.74/hr
- Typical range
- $78,340–$109,560
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $134,060
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $67,230
- Newer nurses
Transplant Nurse pay by city in Georgia
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $98,230 | $47.23 |
| Augusta | $93,060 | $44.74 |
Transplant Nurse pay in nearby-paying states
How Georgia compares to states with similar transplant nurse pay.
Other nursing roles in Georgia
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects transplant nurse pay in Georgia
Pay below the national median; strong Atlanta market. For a transplant nurse specifically, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, hospital vs clinic vs long-term-care setting, union presence, shift differentials, unit acuity, and years of experience. Certifications and a move into charge or advanced-practice roles raise pay further. Use the calculator to estimate your own.
How this estimate was calculated
The Georgia figure adjusts the national RN average of $103,400 for local pay levels — a factor of 0.92× (about 8% below the U.S. average). It is a starting point — not an official Georgia wage — until verified local figures and nurse submissions are loaded.
Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. When official state wage data is loaded, this number updates to a verified value automatically.
Use this state estimate as a starting point
- It’s a starting point for Georgia, based on national pay and local cost of living until official state data is loaded — not a guaranteed local wage.
- Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
- Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Georgia make this page more precise over time.
Transplant Nurse salary in Georgia — FAQ
- How much does a transplant nurse make in Georgia?
- A transplant nurse in Georgia earns an estimated $95,130 a year — about $45.74 an hour, with most between $78,340 and $109,560. That's about 8% below the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and Georgia's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is Georgia a good state for transplant nurses?
- For pay, Georgia sits about 8% below the national average for transplant nurses. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $95,130 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in Georgia pays transplant nurses the most?
- Among Georgia metros we track, Atlanta tends to have the highest estimated pay for transplant nurses, at roughly $98,230 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does Georgia transplant nurse pay compare to the national average?
- The national estimate for a transplant nurse is about $103,400 a year, versus an estimated $95,130 in Georgia — about 8% below the national average. Use the calculator to factor in your experience, specialty, and shift.
- Why are some figures verified and others estimates?
- National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.
Source & confidence— An estimate for a specialty that public pay data does not list on its own. A ballpark to start from, not an exact figure.
Modeled estimate (BLS national × state wage index)
Georgia figures are estimated by adjusting the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS national median for local pay levels (a state adjustment of 0.92×).
Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 3, 2026. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national transplant nurse pay adjusted for Georgia. Last reviewed July 3, 2026.