Registered Nurses Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $67,800 -27.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.60
10th percentile $50,100
90th percentile $83,930
Employed locally 2,410
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,100
    25th
    $57,150
    50th (median)
    $67,800
    75th
    $77,200
    90th
    $83,930

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,840
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,590
    Pharmacists $128,790
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $45,320
    Nurse Practitioners $108,960
    Emergency Medical Technicians $43,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Northeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Northeast Alabama is $32.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.35 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Alabama above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Northeast Alabama is 27.6% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $50,100 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,150.