Registered Nurses Salary in Decatur, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, AL

Median annual salary $67,010 -28.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.22
10th percentile $50,120
90th percentile $85,230
Employed locally 760
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,120
    25th
    $58,220
    50th (median)
    $67,010
    75th
    $79,640
    90th
    $85,230

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 105% Median Registered Nurses salary is 5% 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 Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,950
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,170
    Psychiatric Technicians $36,220
    Pharmacists $132,320
    Nurse Practitioners $108,220
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $44,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Decatur, AL is $32.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.11 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Decatur, AL is 28.4% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $50,120 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,220.