salary$75,250 a year$36 an hour · median pay in the Tuscaloosa, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$55,500per year
Top pay (top 10%)$103,920per year
Jobs in the area2,590people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Tuscaloosa?
Cheap. Rent of $1,248 a month takes 19.9% 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 Tuscaloosa, AL?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Tuscaloosa, AL area is $75,250 a year ($36 an hour). Most earn between $55,500 and $103,920.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Tuscaloosa?
Typical rent of $1,248 a month takes 19.9% 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 Tuscaloosa, AL metro area.