Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Alabama
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$41.29/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Alabama is $41.29 per hour. This is 9% lower than the US average of $44.87.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Alabama compared to National Averages
$41.29/hour
Alabama
9% lower than the US average.
$44.87/hour
United States
What cities in Alabama pay the most for Registered Nurses?
Prattville, Alabama and Montgomery, Alabama pay Registered Nurses the most, both averaging $31 per hour. Prattville, Alabama also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the Alabama average for Registered Nurses is $41 per hour — Prattville, Alabama and Montgomery, Alabama pay 24% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Prattville, Alabama | $31 | $42 |
| Montgomery, Alabama | $31 | $42 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Alabama?
Manager earns the most among Nursing specialties in Alabama, averaging $43 per hour, followed by Rehabilitation ($41) and Skilled Nursing ($41). Manager also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the Alabama average for Registered Nurses is $41 per hour — Manager earns 4% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Manager | $43 | $46 |
| Rehabilitation | $41 | $42 |
| Skilled Nursing | $41 | $42 |
| Long Term Care | $41 | $42 |
| Hospice | $41 | $41 |
| Nursing Home | $40 | $42 |
| Med Surg | $40 | $40 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Alabama compare to nearby states?
Georgia pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($50) and Missouri ($49). Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Alabama average for Registered Nurses is $41 per hour — Georgia pays 21% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $50 | $53 |
| North Carolina | $50 | $58 |
| Missouri | $49 | $62 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Louisiana | $42 | $46 |
| Florida | $42 | $51 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
| South Carolina | $40 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Mississippi | $39 | $42 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Alabama?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $36 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $41. For comparison, the Alabama average for Registered Nurses is $41 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 12% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $36 | $41 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing
- Gentiva Hospice
- Montgomery, AL
$88K-115K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing
- SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice
- Selma, AL
$88K-115K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager
- Rehabilitation Hospital of Phenix City
- Midway, AL
$36-46/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager
- Rehabilitation Hospital of Phenix City
- Hurtsboro, AL
$36-46/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager
- Rehabilitation Hospital of Phenix City
- Lanett, AL
$36-46/hour
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