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Registered Nurse jobs in Birmingham, AL
Pay for registered nurses in the Birmingham area centers on $36.55 per hour, or about $76,020 a year. The lower quarter earns under $30.84 and the upper quarter over $39.60. The CMS hospital directory lists 9 hospitals in Birmingham. That ranks 334th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 290th of 335 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Birmingham.
- $36.55median pay per hour, Birmingham
- $31–$40typical range per hour
- 18,330registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Fresenius Medical Care · Birmingham, AL
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UAB Health System · Birmingham, AL
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UAB Health System · Birmingham, AL
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UAB Health System · Birmingham, AL
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UAB Health System · Birmingham, AL
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Universal Health Services · Birmingham, AL
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Universal Health Services · Birmingham, AL
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UAB Health System · Birmingham, AL
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UAB Health System · Birmingham, AL
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UAB Health System · Birmingham, AL
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The metro median is 7% above the Alabama statewide median of $34.16 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 18,330 registered nurses employed in the Birmingham metro area, 35.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.66).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.36 | $61,070 | 35% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $30.84 | $64,150 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Median | $36.55 | $76,020 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.60 | $82,370 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $49.27 | $102,480 | 9% above U.S. median |
How Birmingham ranks
- 334th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 290th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 8 Alabama metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Birmingham
- Overall prices in Birmingham run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 71.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $36.55 median hour buys what $39.88 buys at the national price level, 11% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Birmingham paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,316
- Per year: $65,790
- Per month: $5,482
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Birmingham metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Birmingham
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $126 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,442 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,746 |
Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Birmingham
CMS lists 9 hospitals in Birmingham, 1 of the 7 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Va Medical Center Birmingham, AL | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital Birmingham, AL | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Grandview Medical Center Birmingham, AL | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Princeton Baptist Medical Center Birmingham, AL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| St Vincent's Birmingham Birmingham, AL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| St. Vincent's East Birmingham, AL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Alabama Hospital Birmingham, AL | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| The Children's Hospital Of Alabama Birmingham, AL | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services Birmingham, AL | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Jefferson County
HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Jefferson County (1 population-group, 4 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 24 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover, AL | 11 mi | $36.55/hr | 93,013 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 47 mi | $33.07/hr | 114,288 |
| Decatur, AL | 73 mi | $32.22/hr | 57,974 |
| Huntsville, AL | 81 mi | $31.75/hr | 230,402 |
| Madison, AL | 82 mi | $31.75/hr | 64,029 |
| Montgomery, AL | 87 mi | $38.58/hr | 195,818 |
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License and tax basics in Alabama
Alabama is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Alabama license by endorsement.
Alabama taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Birmingham, AL?
Registered Nurses in the Birmingham metro area have a median pay of $36.55 per hour, about $76,020 a year. The middle half earn between $30.84 and $39.60 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Birmingham a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Birmingham ranks 290th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 334th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Birmingham?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Birmingham. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Birmingham.
Do I need a Alabama license to work in Birmingham as a registered nurse?
Alabama is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Alabama license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Birmingham in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Jefferson County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Birmingham?
The federal per diem benchmark in Birmingham is $126 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,442 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Birmingham?
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Your RN pay reportBirmingham, AL · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationBirmingham, AL · 2 postings$50.19/ hr$33–$73
- The Children's Hospital of AlabamaBirmingham, AL · 6 wage offers$31.16/ hr$29–$36
- The University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, AL · 6 wage offers$30.41/ hr$30–$30
- Global Nursing RecruitersMobile, AL · 2 wage offers$38.03/ hr$36–$40
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$28Median$36.78High$43
29 RN postings with published pay in Alabama, 27 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 29 RN roles
- Inpatient Staff Registered NursePermanent$80k–$153k/ year
- Registered NursePermanent$73k–$80k/ year
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