May 2025 BLS data · live take-home

Registered Nurses Salary in Alabama

The median annual salary for registered nurses in Alabama is $77,080, based on May 2025 BLS data. Here is what that salary looks like on a biweekly paycheck after taxes.

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Salary breakdown

Median wage from BLS May 2025, applied through the 2026 tax engine.

Take-home per check

2026 rates · biweekly

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Gross pay (per check)$2,965
Federal income tax-$313
Social Security-$184
Medicare-$43
State income tax (AL)-$138
Net take-home$2,287
Annual net: $59,467Effective rate: 22.9%

Median wage from BLS OEWS (May 2025, retrieved 2026-09-02). Tax estimate uses 2026 federal brackets and Alabama state rules; local taxes excluded.

Registered Nurses pay across Alabama scenarios

The BLS median represents the midpoint — half of registered nurses in Alabama earn more, half earn less. Run your own number through the Alabama paycheck calculator or compare states with the state income tax comparison.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median Registered Nurses salary in Alabama?

The median annual salary for registered nurses in Alabama is $77,080 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $2,287 per biweekly check.

How much does a registered nurses take home in Alabama after taxes?

On the median salary of $77,080, a single filer in Alabama takes home approximately $2,287 every two weeks ($2,965 gross). The effective tax rate is 22.9%.

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