State profile · GA
Healthcare wages in Georgia
Median pay, take-home after state tax, and WageBench Score ranking for 57 healthcare occupations in Georgia.
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2 active disasters in Georgia· Fire
- HIGHWAY 82 FIRE
- PINELAND ROAD FIRE
Active disaster declarations often drive temporary surges in travel-nurse, RT, and crisis-response pay rates. Recruiters may offer sign-on bonuses or premium hourly rates for crisis assignments. WageBench base wages do not include these premiums.
See full active disaster overlay →Latest declared 2026-04-22
State tax (avg)
5.4%
Effective middle-income rate
Cost of living
96
RPP index (100 = national avg)
NLC compact
Member
Nurse Licensure Compact
Avg WageBench Score
68
Across 57 occupations
HIGHEST MEDIAN
Top-paying healthcare roles
- Cardiologists$610,070
- Surgeons, All Other (legacy)$502,070
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$474,820
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$425,460
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$382,920
LOWEST MEDIAN
Lowest-paying healthcare roles
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,270
- Physical Therapist Aides$30,550
- Dietetic Technicians$34,240
- Orderlies$36,100
- Nursing Assistants$37,680
Every healthcare occupation in Georgia
Sortable by median wage, take-home after tax, or composite WageBench Score. Click any occupation for the full detail page.
57 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $425,460 | $402,485 | 82 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | physician | $474,820 | $449,180 | 75 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | physician | $382,920 | $362,242 | 74 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $206,760 | $195,595 | 73 |
| Surgeons, All Other (legacy) | physician | $502,070 | $474,958 | 73 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | physician | $354,000 | $334,884 | 73 |
| Cardiologists | physician | $610,070 | $577,126 | 73 |
| Audiologists | allied | $98,470 | $93,153 | 70 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $72,800 | $68,869 | 70 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $75,920 | $71,820 | 70 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $104,010 | $98,393 | 70 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $78,070 | $73,854 | 70 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $259,320 | $245,317 | 70 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $64,010 | $60,553 | 69 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $83,700 | $79,180 | 69 |
| Paramedics | allied | $45,550 | $43,090 | 69 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $100,880 | $95,432 | 69 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $102,700 | $97,154 | 69 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $96,760 | $91,535 | 69 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $45,840 | $43,365 | 69 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $266,880 | $252,468 | 69 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $62,180 | $58,822 | 69 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $46,250 | $43,753 | 69 |
| Orderlies | support | $36,100 | $34,151 | 68 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $93,550 | $88,498 | 68 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $224,630 | $212,500 | 68 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $129,430 | $122,441 | 68 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $62,030 | $58,680 | 68 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $137,120 | $129,716 | 68 |
| Exercise Physiologists | allied | $58,170 | $55,029 | 68 |
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