Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Alabama
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$40.70/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Alabama is $40.70 per hour. This is 20% lower than the US average of $48.85.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Alabama compared to National Averages
$40.70/hour
Alabama
20% lower than the US average.
$48.85/hour
United States
What cities in Alabama pay the most for Registered Nurses?
Only Prattville, Alabama reports pay data for Registered Nurses, 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 pays 23% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Prattville, Alabama | $31 | $42 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Alabama?
Skilled Nursing earns the most among Nursing specialties in Alabama, averaging $41 per hour, followed by Rehabilitation ($41) and Long Term Care ($41). Skilled Nursing also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the Alabama average for Registered Nurses is $41 per hour, roughly in line with Skilled Nursing.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $41 | $42 |
| Rehabilitation | $41 | $42 |
| Long Term Care | $41 | $42 |
| Nursing Home | $40 | $42 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Alabama compare to nearby states?
Missouri pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($48) and Georgia ($47). Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Alabama average for Registered Nurses is $41 per hour — Missouri pays 20% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $49 | $62 |
| North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Georgia | $47 | $53 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Louisiana | $42 | $46 |
| Mississippi | $41 | $42 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
| South Carolina | $39 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Florida | $36 | $52 |
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 $40. 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 | $40 |
Last updated on September 28, 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) - Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbus
- Lanett, AL
$37-42/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbus
- Smiths Station, AL
$37-42/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbus
- Ladonia, AL
$37-42/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Montgomery
- Lowndesboro, AL
$37-42/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Montgomery
- Eclectic, AL
$37-42/hour
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