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Registered Nurse Salary in Alabama (2026)
$37.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,392/year ($4,949/month) for a single filer
Registered Nurse pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,150 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $63,500 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,080 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $83,380 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,910 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 54,340 Registered Nurse jobs in Alabama (occupation code 29-1141, “Registered Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Registered Nurse salary of $77,080 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 $59,392 — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
| Gross (median) | $77,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,128 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,897 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$3,664 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,392 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,949 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Registered Nurse make in Alabama?
- The median Registered Nurse salary in Alabama is $77,080 per year ($37.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,500 and $83,380.
- What is the take-home pay for a Registered Nurse in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $77,080, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $59,392 per year ($4,949 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
- How many Registered Nurse jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 54,340 Registered Nurse 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.