Registered Nurses Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $77,720 -17% vs national
Median hourly $37.37
10th percentile $63,300
90th percentile $129,190
Employed locally 1,350
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,300
    25th
    $66,140
    50th (median)
    $77,720
    75th
    $83,730
    90th
    $129,190

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 132% Median Registered Nurses salary is 32% 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 Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,240
    Pharmacists $133,180
    Physicians, All Other $293,630
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $32,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $48,590
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Auburn?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Auburn, AL is $37.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.03 or more per hour.

    Is Auburn above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Auburn, AL is 17% 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 Auburn?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $63,300 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,140.