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Nursing Assistant Salary in Alabama (2026)
$16.41 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,094/year ($2,341/month) for a single filer
Nursing Assistant pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $34,140 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $38,680 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 25,250 Nursing Assistant jobs in Alabama (occupation code 31-1131, “Nursing Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Nursing Assistant salary of $34,140 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 $28,094 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $34,140 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,917 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,612 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$1,517 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,094 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,341 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nursing Assistant make in Alabama?
- The median Nursing Assistant salary in Alabama is $34,140 per year ($16.41 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,060 and $36,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nursing Assistant in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $34,140, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $28,094 per year ($2,341 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many Nursing Assistant jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 25,250 Nursing Assistant 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.