Nursing Assistants pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for nursing assistants is $16.41 an hour ($34,140 a year). About 25,250 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($42,260). Alabama ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nursing assistants in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.62 | $28,330 |
| 25% of workers | $14.45 | $30,060 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.41 | $34,140 |
| 75% of workers | $17.49 | $36,390 |
| 90% of workers | $18.59 | $38,680 |
Nursing Assistants pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur | $36,280 | 500 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $35,530 | 620 |
| Birmingham | $35,470 | 6,380 |
| Huntsville | $35,210 | 2,660 |
| Montgomery | $35,210 | 1,940 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $34,150 | 860 |
| Tuscaloosa | $32,860 | 1,390 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $31,940 | 700 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $31,920 | 660 |
| Mobile | $30,880 | 2,100 |
| Gadsden | $30,440 | 540 |
| Dothan | $29,830 | 930 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nursing assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 196,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $77,080 |
| Medical Assistants | $36,100 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $57,030 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $105,750 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $37,810 |
| Paramedics | $48,540 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $27,150 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $27,290 |
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