Registered Nurses Salary in Dothan, AL

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

Median annual salary $65,070 -30.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.28
10th percentile $50,390
90th percentile $86,140
Employed locally 1,970
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,390
    25th
    $54,770
    50th (median)
    $65,070
    75th
    $79,470
    90th
    $86,140

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 115% Median Registered Nurses salary is 15% 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 Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $39,780
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,100
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $47,800
    Nurse Practitioners $103,860
    Physicians, All Other $363,120
    Pharmacists $127,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Dothan?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Dothan, AL is $31.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.83 or more per hour.

    Is Dothan above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Dothan, AL is 30.5% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $50,390 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,770.