Average Oncology Nurse Salary in Atlanta

Oncology nurses in Atlanta earn an average of $74,547 per year (or $35.84 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$84,768
Atlanta, GA
12% lower than the national average
$74,547
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Atlanta oncology nurses earn 12% lower than the national average salary for oncology nurses, at $84,768 (or $40.75 per hour).

Oncology nurse salary range in Atlanta, GA

10%
$55,052
MEDIAN
$71,723
90%
$91,763
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $91,763 $44
75th Percentile $87,507 $42
Median $71,723 $34
25th Percentile $57,876 $27

80% of Atlanta oncology nurses earn between $55,052 and $91,763.

Cost-of-living adjusted oncology nurse salary in Atlanta

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Atlanta, GA
$75,914
Overall Average
Atlanta, GA
$74,547

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Atlanta oncology nurses earn about $75,914 per year. Cost-of-living in Atlanta is 1% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Georgia for oncology nurses

Augusta, GA $66,849 per year

Georgia nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where oncology nurses are paid the highest is Augusta, where the average oncology nurses salary is $66,849 and 6,710 registered nurses are currently employed.

How much do other nurses get paid in Atlanta, GA?

Quality Assurance Nurse $93,184 per year
Clinical Informatics Nurse $93,184 per year
Float Pool Nurse $93,184 per year
Vascular Nurse $93,184 per year
Transplant Nurse $92,563 per year
ENT Nurse $92,149 per year
Aesthetic Nurse $91,113 per year
Urology Nurse $91,113 per year
Bariatric Nurse $90,078 per year
Endoscopy Nurse $89,043 per year

At a $74,547 average annual salary, oncology nurses in Atlanta tend to earn less than quality assurance nurses ($93,184), clinical informatics nurses ($93,184), float pool nurses ($93,184), vascular nurses ($93,184), transplant nurses ($92,563), ENT nurses ($92,149), aesthetic nurses ($91,113), urology nurses ($91,113), bariatric nurses ($90,078), and endoscopy nurses ($89,043).

More about oncology nurses

An oncology nurse is a type of nurse who specializes in providing care and support to patients who are dealing with cancer. They work in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings, and provide care to patients of all ages. Some of their specific duties might include providing education and support to patients and their families, administering chemotherapy and other medications, monitoring patients' response to treatment, and providing symptom management. They may also be involved in coordinating care with other members of the healthcare team, and providing emotional support to patients and their loved ones.

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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health