Registered Nurses pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for registered nurses is $37.06 an hour ($77,080 a year). About 54,340 people work in this job there.
That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($97,550). Alabama ranks 51st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for registered nurses in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.96 | $58,150 |
| 25% of workers | $30.53 | $63,500 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.06 | $77,080 |
| 75% of workers | $40.09 | $83,380 |
| 90% of workers | $47.56 | $98,910 |
Registered Nurses pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | $79,570 | 3,990 |
| Mobile | $79,490 | 5,260 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $79,450 | 1,770 |
| Birmingham | $78,680 | 17,850 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $78,040 | 1,430 |
| Gadsden | $77,810 | 1,210 |
| Huntsville | $77,090 | 6,800 |
| Tuscaloosa | $75,250 | 2,590 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $72,730 | 990 |
| Decatur | $68,320 | 960 |
| Dothan | $67,430 | 1,940 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $66,360 | 1,320 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $34,140 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $57,030 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $105,750 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $37,810 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $190,300 |
| Paramedics | $48,540 |
| Physician Assistants | $104,960 |
| Pharmacists | $134,630 |
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