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Nursing jobs in Georgia 2026

Vacancies, salaries, EB-3 demand and licensing — verified against BLS OEWS 2025 + HRSA NCHWA 2026.

RN Shortage
18,400
High 11.5%
Median Annual Salary
$95,080
$45.71/hr
COL-Adjusted
$84,889
COL index: 97.1
Compact State?
Yes
NLC multistate eligible

Key insight

In Georgia, there is a shortage of 18,400 registered nurses as of 2026 — 11.5% of the state's nursing workforce demand. Median RN salary is $95,080 per year. After cost of living adjustment, purchasing power equals $84,889 in national terms. This is a HIGH-priority EB-3 sponsorship state — international nurses are actively recruited here.

State nursing board

Georgia Board of Nursing
Endorsement fee: $75 · NCLEX attempts allowed: 8/year
Licensing portal