Registered Nurses Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

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

Median annual salary $68,790 -26.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.07
10th percentile $53,360
90th percentile $102,190
Employed locally 2,460
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,360
    25th
    $55,220
    50th (median)
    $68,790
    75th
    $80,690
    90th
    $102,190

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 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 Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$49,110
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,650
    Pharmacists$130,890
    Nurse Practitioners$109,610
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$47,060
    Psychiatric Technicians$35,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Tuscaloosa, AL is $33.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.96 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 26.5% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $53,360 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,220.