Transplant Nurse salary in Georgia
A transplant nurse in Georgia earns an estimated $99,160 a year ($47.67/hr) — about 4% below the U.S. average, with most between $83,840 and $112,710. 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
$99,160
-4% vs nationalHourly
$47.67/hr
- Typical range
- $83,840–$112,710
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $136,360
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $73,060
- Newer nurses
Transplant Nurse pay by city in Georgia
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $106,520 | $51.21 |
| Augusta | $93,030 | $44.73 |
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
Public wage data does not report Transplant Nurse separately. This figure starts from the wage the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published for Registered Nurse in Georgia (May 2025) and applies a 1.06× specialty adjustment.
Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. Treat it as a starting point — not an official Georgia wage.
Source year: 2025. Based on the national figure of $103,400 for this role.
Use this state estimate as a starting point
- It’s a starting point for Georgia, based on national pay and local pay levels — 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 $99,160 a year — about $47.67 an hour, with most between $83,840 and $112,710. That's about 4% 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 4% below the national average for transplant nurses. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $99,160 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 $106,520 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 $99,160 in Georgia — about 4% 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 specialty estimate (BLS state wage × specialty adjustment)
Public wage data does not report Transplant Nurse separately. This figure starts from the wage the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published for Registered Nurse in Georgia (May 2025) and applies a 1.06× specialty adjustment.
Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national transplant nurse pay adjusted for Georgia. Last reviewed July 17, 2026.