Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Alabama
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$40.21/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Alabama is $40.21 per hour. This is 19% lower than the US average of $47.71.
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Alabama compared to National Averages
$40.21/hour
Alabama
19% lower than the US average.
$47.71/hour
United States
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Alabama compare to nearby states?
North Carolina pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Georgia ($48) and Kentucky ($43). North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Alabama average for Nursing Home Nurses is $40 per hour — North Carolina pays 28% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Georgia | $48 | $53 |
| Kentucky | $43 | $46 |
| South Carolina | $42 | $46 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Mississippi | $28 | $37 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Alabama?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nursing Home Nurses, averaging $36 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $39. For comparison, the Alabama average for Nursing Home Nurses is $40 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 11% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $36 | $39 |
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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