Average Registered Nurse Salary in Alabama
Registered nurses in Alabama earn an average of $61,920 per year (or $29.77 per hour).
Alabama registered nurses earn 25% lower than the national average salary for RNs, at $82,750 (or $39.78 per hour).
Registered nurse salary range in Alabama
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $78,670 | $37 |
| 75th Percentile | $74,280 | $35 |
| Median | $60,510 | $29 |
| 25th Percentile | $48,400 | $23 |
80% of Alabama RNs earn between $47,390 and $78,670.
Cost-of-living adjusted registered nurse salary in Alabama
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Alabama RNs earn about $69,339 per year. Cost-of-living in Alabama is 10% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
How much do similar professions get paid in Alabama?
| Nurse Anesthetist | $188,840 per year |
| Nurse Practitioner | $102,410 per year |
| Physical Therapist | $94,210 per year |
| Dental Hygienist | $51,130 per year |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $41,540 per year |
| Pharmacy Technician | $32,620 per year |
At a $61,920 average annual salary, RNs in Alabama tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($188,840), nurse practitioners ($102,410), and physical therapists ($94,210). They tend to earn more than dental hygienists ($51,130), licensed practical nurses ($41,540), and pharmacy technicians ($32,620).
More about registered nurses
Registered nurses are licensed practitioners who help provide crucial care to patients in a wide variety of settings. Generally, they work under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse practitioner. Their day-to-day responsibilities depend on the specialty in which they choose to practice. Some of the most common specialties include ICU, pediatric, and medical-surgical nurses.
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