Registered Nurses Salary in Gadsden, AL

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

Median annual salary $74,020 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.59
10th percentile $47,190
90th percentile $88,770
Employed locally 1,210
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,190
    25th
    $58,200
    50th (median)
    $74,020
    75th
    $78,630
    90th
    $88,770

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 139% Median Registered Nurses salary is 39% 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 Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $47,730
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,990
    Nurse Practitioners $96,430
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,400
    Pharmacists $128,000
    Physical Therapists $102,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Gadsden?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Gadsden, AL is $35.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.01 or more per hour.

    Is Gadsden above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Gadsden, AL is 20.9% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $47,190 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,200.