Registered Nurses Salary in Alabama
Registered Nurses in Alabama earn a median of $77,080 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
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)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,030 median in Alabama
- Acute Care Nurses$77,080 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Practitioners$105,750 median in Alabama
- Physician Assistants$104,960 median in Alabama
- Midwives$69,520 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
Registered Nurses pay in Alabama
How much do registered 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 registered nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 51 of 51 (−21% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.