Registered Nurses Salary in Northwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $62,080 -33.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.85
10th percentile $46,070
90th percentile $77,290
Employed locally 1,280
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,070
    25th
    $48,520
    50th (median)
    $62,080
    75th
    $73,460
    90th
    $77,290

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $48,770
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,670
    Pharmacists $128,530
    Nurse Practitioners $108,830
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,960
    Emergency Medical Technicians $32,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Northwest Alabama is $29.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Northwest Alabama is 33.7% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $46,070 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,520.