Registered Nurses Salary in Anniston, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anniston-Oxford, AL

Median annual salary $68,720 -26.6% vs national
Median hourly $33.04
10th percentile $47,700
90th percentile $83,270
Employed locally 1,050
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,700
    25th
    $64,690
    50th (median)
    $68,720
    75th
    $78,950
    90th
    $83,270

    Anniston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,826 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 123% Median Registered Nurses salary is 23% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    California $140,330
    Salinas, CA $135,080
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $134,620

    Related occupations in Anniston, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $53,390
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,190
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $42,890
    Pharmacists $127,140
    Nurse Practitioners $101,800
    Emergency Medical Technicians $31,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Anniston?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Anniston, AL is $33.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.02 or more per hour.

    Is Anniston above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Anniston, AL is 26.6% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Anniston?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $47,700 per year in Anniston, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,690.