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Nurse Practitioner Salary in Alabama (2026)
$50.84 per hour · take-home ≈ $78,128/year ($6,511/month) for a single filer
Nurse Practitioner pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $86,300 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $97,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $105,750 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $123,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $134,650 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,640 Nurse Practitioner jobs in Alabama (occupation code 29-1171, “Nurse Practitioners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Nurse Practitioner salary of $105,750 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $78,128 — an effective tax rate of 26.1%.
| Gross (median) | $105,750 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,435 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,090 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$5,098 |
| Take-home (annual) | $78,128 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,511 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in Alabama?
- The median Nurse Practitioner salary in Alabama is $105,750 per year ($50.84 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $97,960 and $123,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nurse Practitioner in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $105,750, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $78,128 per year ($6,511 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.1%.
- How many Nurse Practitioner jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 5,640 Nurse Practitioner jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.