Registered Nurse salary in Alabama
The median registered nurse in Alabama earns $34.16 an hour, or $71,040 a year. That’s $10.84 below the national median, ranking #50 of 51.
- Median hourly$34.16
- Median yearly$71,040
- Bottom 10% earn under$25.65/hr
- Top 10% earn over$47.52/hr
- Average (mean) hourly$36.04
- RNs employed53,340
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024, Alabama, occupation 29-1141. bls.gov/oes. Figures are estimates for all RNs in the state, not offers.
Other nursing roles in Alabama
| Role | Median hourly | Median yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $24.09/hr | $50,100/yr |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $15.61/hr | $32,470/yr |
| Nurse Practitioner | $51.41/hr | $106,930/yr |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024 state estimates.
Open RN jobs in Alabama
- Utilization Management Nurse Consultant (Remote)CVS Health / MinuteClinicRemote · AL$26.01–$56.14/hrRNFull-time
- Emergency Department Registered NurseVeterans Health AdministrationBirmingham, AL$80k–$153k/yrRNERFull-timeCloses Nov 12, 2026
- Infection Preventionist RNVeterans Health AdministrationTuscaloosa, AL$69k–$127k/yrRNFull-timeCloses Nov 12, 2026
- NURSING (CASE MANAGER) (T32)Army National Guard UnitsBirmingham, AL$75k–$98k/yrRNFull-timeCloses Nov 21, 2026
- Home Health Registered NurseCenterWell (Humana)Enterprise, AL$49–$69/hrRNFull-time
- REGISTERED NURSENorth Mississippi Health ServicesHamilton, AL$28.42–$42.63/hrRNFull-time