salary$77,090 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Huntsville, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$51,760per year
Top pay (top 10%)$98,260per year
Jobs in the area6,800people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Huntsville?
OK. Rent of $1,364 a month takes 21.2% 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 Huntsville, AL?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Huntsville, AL area is $77,090 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $51,760 and $98,260.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Huntsville?
Typical rent of $1,364 a month takes 21.2% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Huntsville, AL metro area.