Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Alabama
Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary
$40.72/hour
The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Alabama is $40.72 per hour. This is 27% lower than the US average of $51.57.
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in Alabama compared to National Averages
$40.72/hour
Alabama
27% lower than the US average.
$51.57/hour
United States
What cities in Alabama pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?
Birmingham, Alabama pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $40 per hour, followed by Prattville, Alabama ($31) and Montgomery, Alabama ($31). Prattville, Alabama has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the Alabama average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $41 per hour — Birmingham, Alabama pays 1% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, Alabama | $40 | $41 |
| Prattville, Alabama | $31 | $42 |
| Montgomery, Alabama | $31 | $42 |
How does the pay for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses in Alabama compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($52) and Georgia ($49). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Alabama average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $41 per hour — Virginia pays 28% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $52 | $54 |
| North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
| Florida | $46 | $53 |
| Kentucky | $45 | $46 |
| Louisiana | $44 | $46 |
| South Carolina | $44 | $46 |
| Mississippi | $41 | $42 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs in Alabama?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses, averaging $35 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $39. For comparison, the Alabama average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $41 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 13% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $35 | $39 |
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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