Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Alabama | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $77,080 | $98,331 | -22% |
| Median hourly wage | $37.06 | $47.27 | -22% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $86,802.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Registered Nurse in Alabama is $77,080, or about $37.06 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Registered Nurses is $98,331. Alabama is -22% below the national median.
Entry-level registered nurses in Alabama typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 54,340 registered nurse jobs on record and a median salary of $77,080, Alabama offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.