How much does a Registered Nurse make in Alabama?

BLS puts the average Registered Nurse pay in Alabama at $77,020 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Alabama, after federal taxes, FICA, and Alabama state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $59,808 annually ($4,984/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Registered Nurse in Alabama?

On a $77,020 salary in Alabama, your take-home pay is approximately $59,808/year or $4,984/month. Federal tax: $8,114. State tax: $3,205. FICA: $5,892.

Is $77,020 a good Registered Nurse salary?

$77,020 is the BLS average Registered Nurse pay in Alabama, 24% below the US average of $101,420 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Alabama earn between $63,500 and $83,380.

How do Alabama taxes affect Registered Nurse salaries?

Alabama levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $77,020 is $3,205. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 22.3%.

What are the career growth prospects for Registered Nurses?

In Alabama, the top 10% earn over $98,910 and the bottom 10% under $58,150 (BLS, May 2025). 6% growth through 2032 (faster than average). Related roles include: LPN, Nurse Practitioner, Travel Nurse, ICU Nurse.

How can a Registered Nurse in Alabama reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Registered Nurse Salary in Alabama (2026)

Average Registered Nurse pay in Alabama

$77,020/year

≈ $37/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $63,500–$83,380

US average: $101,420

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$59,808/year

$4,984/month · effective tax rate 22.35%

Federal $8,114
State $3,205
FICA $5,892
Take-home

Pay by role in Alabama

CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist)BLS · 75th–90th percentile$213,590–$270,220
Nurse PractitionerBLS · 75th–90th percentile$123,970–$134,650
Nurse ManagerBLS · 75th–90th percentile$118,440–$159,450
Senior / Charge RNBLS · 75th–90th percentile$83,380–$98,910
Staff RN (all units)BLS · middle 50%$63,500–$83,380
Staff RN (early career)BLS · 10th–25th percentile$58,150–$63,500

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$59,808
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,984
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,300
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$29/hr
Federal Tax	$8,114
State Tax	$3,205
FICA Taxes	$5,892
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	22.35%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Registered Nurses earn the same — not even close

Alabama's nurse market is anchored by UAB Medicine Birmingham (~25K academic medical center, AL's largest single employer with substantial Magnet nursing program), Children's of Alabama Birmingham (academic pediatric Magnet), Huntsville Hospital System (~10K, largest North AL health system), USA Health Mobile (academic medical center supporting USA Children's & Women's Hospital + USA University Hospital), Brookwood Baptist Health Birmingham (Tenet, multi-hospital), Princeton Baptist Birmingham, Tuscaloosa DCH Health, plus UAB School of Nursing (largest BSN/MSN/DNP program in AL) + Auburn School of Nursing + UAH College of Nursing.

CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist)

$213,590–$270,220

UAB + Huntsville Hospital + USA Mobile CRNA · AL CRNA full practice · highest non-MD pay

Source: BLS May 2025 · Nurse Anesthetists · Alabama · 75th–90th percentile

Nurse Practitioner

$123,970–$134,650

Cardiology + oncology + transplant NP · UAB + Huntsville · AL Full Practice Authority since 2025

Source: BLS May 2025 · Nurse Practitioners · Alabama · 75th–90th percentile

Nurse Manager

$118,440–$159,450

CRNA team lead at UAB + academic medical centers · senior CRNA leadership

Source: BLS May 2025 · Medical and Health Services Managers · Alabama · 75th–90th percentile

Senior / Charge RN

$83,380–$98,910

UAB + Huntsville Hospital + USA Mobile ICU · Level 1 trauma + transplant ICU senior

Source: BLS May 2025 · Registered Nurses · Alabama · 75th–90th percentile

Staff RN (all units)

$63,500–$83,380

Functional staff RN at AL Magnet hospital · transitioning to senior band

Source: BLS May 2025 · Registered Nurses · Alabama · middle 50%

Staff RN (early career)

$58,150–$63,500

UAB School of Nursing + Auburn SON + UAH SON + UA Capstone College of Nursing pipeline

Source: BLS May 2025 · Registered Nurses · Alabama · 10th–25th percentile

Worth knowing: Alabama's 2024 grant of Nurse Practitioner Full Practice Authority via HB 314 of 2024 (signed May 2024 by Governor Ivey, effective 2025) is among the most recent US states to grant FPA and a feature most national nursing-career surveys understate for AL. AL HB 314 of 2024 (Alabama Code §34-21-86 et seq. as amended, effective 2025) substantially expanded AL NP practice authority — AL NPs with appropriate certification + experience can now practice + prescribe independently without physician collaborative agreements after a transition period. The 2024 FPA grant brings AL into alignment with the ~30 US states granting some form of NP Full Practice Authority. Senior AL NPs gained substantial practice autonomy beginning 2025. UAB School of Nursing Birmingham (founded 1950, ~1,200 BSN + MSN + DNP + PhD students, UAB SON DNP program is among the top US Southeast DNP programs per US News) operates substantial nursing pipeline + AL's largest single nursing school. UAB Medicine (~25K, AL's largest single employer + the only OR academic medical center in AL) operates the largest single-state Magnet recognition program in AL. AL is RTW since 1953 + ~6.5% union density (2024) — Alabama State Nurses Association operates as professional advocacy with limited collective bargaining presence. AL's 5% top + Federal Income Tax Deduction substantially reduces effective state tax + AL low cost of living + no estate tax supports senior RN retention.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Registered Nurses in Alabama and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Alabama 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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