salary$78,680 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Birmingham, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$62,230per year
Top pay (top 10%)$102,960per year
Jobs in the area17,850people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Birmingham?
Cheap. Rent of $1,291 a month takes 19.7% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Birmingham, AL?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Birmingham, AL area is $78,680 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $62,230 and $102,960.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Birmingham?
Typical rent of $1,291 a month takes 19.7% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Birmingham, AL metro area.