Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Alabama
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$28.96/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Alabama is $28.96 per hour. This is 34% lower than the US average of $38.80.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Alabama compared to National Averages
Registered Nurse salaries in Alabama compared to National Averages
$28.96/hour
Alabama
34% lower than the US average.
$38.80/hour
United States
What cities in Alabama pay the most for Registered Nurses?
What cities in Alabama pay the most for Registered Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Prattville, Alabama | $31 | $42 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Alabama?
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Alabama?
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice | $41 | $41 |
| Psychiatric | $37 | $40 |
| Behavioral Health | $37 | $40 |
| Telemetry | $36 | $40 |
| Med Surg | $36 | $40 |
| Med Surg / Telemetry | $36 | $40 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Alabama compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Alabama compare to nearby states?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $45 | $46 |
| Georgia | $43 | $53 |
| Mississippi | $38 | $43 |
| Virginia | $33 | $38 |
| Louisiana | $32 | $41 |
| Florida | $32 | $35 |
| Kentucky | $31 | $40 |
| Tennessee | $30 | $33 |
| Arkansas | $29 | $38 |
| South Carolina | $28 | $42 |
Last updated on December 4, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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