Average Registered Nurse Salary

$28.96/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Alabama is $28.96 per hour. This is 29% lower than the US average of $37.24.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Registered Nurse salaries in Alabama compared to National Averages

$28.96/hour

Alabama

29% lower than the US average.

$37.24/hour

United States

What cities in Alabama pay the most for Registered Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Prattville, Alabama$31$42
Montgomery, Alabama$31$42
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Alabama?
SpecialtyAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Hospice$41$41
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Alabama compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Georgia$33$46
Florida$33$44
North Carolina$32$43
Louisiana$32$41
South Carolina$31$40
Missouri$31$43
Kentucky$31$40
Tennessee$30$39
Arkansas$29$38
Mississippi$29$39

Last updated on February 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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