Registered Nurses Salary in Southwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $64,930 -30.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.22
10th percentile $49,960
90th percentile $81,730
Employed locally 1,000
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,960
    25th
    $59,950
    50th (median)
    $64,930
    75th
    $77,300
    90th
    $81,730

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $48,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,670
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,040
    Nurse Practitioners $104,850
    Pharmacists $131,200
    Emergency Medical Technicians $36,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Southwest Alabama is $31.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Southwest Alabama is 30.6% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $49,960 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,950.