Acute Care Nurses Salary in Alabama
Acute Care Nurses in Alabama earn a median of $77,080 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Registered Nurses”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,080
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 54,340
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,150; the top 10% earn over $98,910. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
States ranked near Alabama
Similar jobs in Alabama
- Critical Care Nurses$77,080 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Registered Nurses$77,080 median in Alabama
- Nurse Practitioners$105,750 median in Alabama
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians$272,610 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,030 median in Alabama
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$210,380 median in Alabama
Acute Care Nurses pay in Alabama
How much do acute care nurses make in Alabama?
The median is $77,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,150 and the top 10% earn over $98,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for acute care nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 51 of 51 (−21% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.