Nurse pay in Alabama
Nurses in Alabama are being offered a median $78,520 a year right now across 304 live job postings that state pay — ranking #50 of 51 states. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $57k
- 25th percentile
- $64k
- 75th percentile
- $96k
- 90th percentile
- $114k
Where does your pay sit in Alabama?
Checked against 304 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $57k
- 25th percentile
- $64k
- 75th percentile
- $96k
- 90th percentile
- $114k
Enter your pay to see your percentile.
Posted offers on live listings — not take-home pay or a promise of what any one nurse will earn.
Alabama market overview
- 25th percentile
- $64,480
- Median
- $78,520
- 75th percentile
- $96,292
- 90th percentile
- $113,575
- Median hourly (183 postings)
- $32/hr
- Sign-on bonus, median (208 postings)
- $12,500
- Sign-on bonus, highest posted
- $75,000
- Live postings stating pay
- 304
Annual figures are posted offers (midpoint of stated ranges) on live listings, updated October 26, 2026.
What each specialty is offered in Alabama
| Specialty | Median | 90th percentile | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICU | $90k | $107k | 14 |
| Practical Nurse | $65k | $68k | 11 |
| Acute Care | $91k | $114k | 10 |
| Travel | $91k | $114k | 10 |
| Education/Staff Development | $91k | $116k | 7 |
| Nursing Management/Admin | $91k | $116k | 7 |
| Infectious Disease | $93k | $120k | 6 |
| Medical/Surgical | $87k | $106k | 6 |
| General | $100k | $108k | 5 |
| Geriatric | $79k | $84k | 5 |
Highest-offering employers in Alabama right now
- #1$109k
Veterans Health Administration
median across 38 priced postings
- #2$108k
Avani Healthcare
median across 5 priced postings
- #3$104k
East Glen
median across 4 priced postings
- #4$100k
TGN - A.T. Staffing
median across 6 priced postings
- #5$92k
Centerwell
median across 3 priced postings
What are you being paid?
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What to do with this
- See the rolesSee open nursing roles in AlabamaEvery posting behind these numbers is a live job you can open and apply to.
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Questions nurses ask
- How much do nurses make in Alabama?
- Across 304 live job postings in Alabama that state pay, the median posted offer is $78,520 a year (about $32/hr). The middle half of postings runs $64,480–$96,292, and the top 10% start at $113,575.
- How does Alabama nurse pay compare nationally?
- Alabama's posted median of $78,520 is 18% below the national median ($95,680), ranking #50 of 51 states on the Pay Index right now.
- Do Alabama nursing jobs offer sign-on bonuses?
- 208 live postings in Alabama advertise a sign-on bonus right now, with a median of $12,500 and offers up to $75,000.