Registered Nurses Salary in Alabama
Median annual wage in Alabama: $77,080 -21.0% vs national
Alabama vs United States
| Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $77,080 | $97,550 |
| Median hourly | $37.06 | $46.90 |
| Employment | 54,340 | 3,379,720 |
| Location quotient | 1.18 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Alabama) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
Reading the data
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $58,150, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $98,910 — a 1.7x gap between entry-level and top earners.
The median wage in Alabama is 21.0% below the national median — a difference of about $20,470 per year for a typical worker.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average registered nurses salary in Alabama?
The median annual wage in Alabama is $77,080 ($37.06 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.
How does Alabama compare to the national average for registered nurses?
The Alabama median of $77,080 is 21.0% lower than the U.S. median of $97,550.
How many registered nurses work in Alabama?
Approximately 54,340 are employed in Alabama, per BLS OES.