Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Athens, AL

Average Registered Nurse Salary

$27.81/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Athens, AL is $27.81 per hour. This is 47% lower than the Alabama average of $40.76.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Registered Nurse salaries in Athens, AL compared to State and National Averages

$27.81/hour

Athens, AL

73% lower than the US average.

$40.76/hour

Alabama

18% lower than the US average.

$48.00/hour

United States

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Franklin, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 29% higher than the Athens average of $27.81.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$40/hour

This is 30% higher than the Athens average of $27.81.

Smyrna, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 11% higher than the Athens average of $27.81.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Athens?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$29	$29

Last updated on August 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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