Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Alabama
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$40.70/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Alabama is $40.70 per hour. This is 25% lower than the US average of $50.81.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in Alabama compared to National Averages
$40.70/hour
Alabama
25% lower than the US average.
$50.81/hour
United States
How does the pay for Operating Room Nurses in Alabama compare to nearby states?
Missouri pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($51) and Georgia ($44). Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $64. For comparison, the Alabama average for Registered Nurses is $41 per hour — Missouri pays 33% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $54 | $64 |
| North Carolina | $51 | $58 |
| Georgia | $44 | $53 |
| South Carolina | $40 | $47 |
| Tennessee | $40 | $46 |
| Florida | $32 | $35 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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