AL · Dothan · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Dothan, AL

Registered Nurses in the Dothan area earn a median of $31.28 per hour, about $65,070 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $26.33 and $38.21. That ranks 371st of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 329th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Dothan. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Dothan.

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Registered Nurse pay in Dothan, AL

The metro median is 8% below the Alabama statewide median of $34.16 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 1,970 registered nurses employed in the Dothan metro area, 32.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.53).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$24.23$50,40046% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$26.33$54,77041% below U.S. median
Median$31.28$65,07030% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$38.21$79,48015% below U.S. median
Top 10%$41.41$86,1308% below U.S. median

How Dothan ranks

  • 371st of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 329th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 8th 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.

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What your pay buys in Dothan

  • Overall prices in Dothan run 16% below the U.S. average (index 83.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 53% below the U.S. average (index 46.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $31.28 median hour buys what $37.31 buys at the national price level, 17% 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 Dothan paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,126
  • Per year: $56,304
  • Per month: $4,692

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Dothan metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Dothan

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).

Open Registered Nurse roles in Alabama

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Dothan as they open.

PermanentPosted today

Registered Nurse

Amedisys · Carrollton, AL

$73k–$80k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req 57550
New this week
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PermanentPosted today

Registered Nurse

Amedisys · Citronelle, AL

$73k–$80k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req 57973
New this week
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PermanentPosted yesterday

REGISTERED NURSE

North Mississippi Health Services · Hamilton, AL

$28.42–$42.63/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 000G6T
New this week
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Per diemPosted 2 days ago

Registered Nurse - PRN

Amedisys · Brent, AL

$35.00–$45.00/ hour
  • Per diem
  • Req 57609
Top 25% payNew this week
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Hospitals in Dothan

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Dothan, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Southeast Health Medical Center
Dothan, AL
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Flowers Hospital
Dothan, AL
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Albany, GA76 mi$41.61/hr66,705
Tallahassee, FL87 mi$36.54/hr205,089
Montgomery, AL92 mi$38.58/hr195,818
Columbus, GA94 mi$38.15/hr201,830
Auburn, AL95 mi$37.37/hr83,757
Pensacola, FL119 mi$38.42/hr53,898

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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.

Alabama state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Dothan

Dothan city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Dothan, AL?

Registered Nurses in the Dothan metro area have a median pay of $31.28 per hour, about $65,070 a year. The middle half earn between $26.33 and $38.21 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Dothan a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

Dothan ranks 329th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 371st of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 16% below the U.S. average.

Where do registered nurses work in Dothan?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Dothan, led by Southeast Health Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Alabama license to work in Dothan 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.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Dothan?

The federal per diem benchmark in Dothan is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Veterans Health AdministrationBirmingham, AL · 2 postings$50.19/ hr$33–$73
  • Global Nursing RecruitersMobile, AL · 2 wage offers$38.03/ hr$36–$40
  • Global Nursing RecruitersGadsden, AL · 3 wage offers$37.76/ hr$33–$38
  • AmedisysCarrollton, AL · 12 postings$37.49/ hr$34–$45

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

  1. Inpatient Staff Registered NursePermanent
    $80k–$153k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Birmingham, AL · posted today
  2. Registered NursePermanent
    $73k–$80k/ year
    Amedisys · Carrollton, AL · posted today

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