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Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN
Fresenius Medical Care · Madison, AL
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Registered Nurse jobs in Madison, AL
Registered Nurses in the Madison area earn a median of $31.75 per hour, about $66,030 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $29.01 and $40.28. That ranks 370th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 335th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in the Madison metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Madison.
- $31.75median pay per hour, Huntsville
- $29–$40typical range per hour
- 6,590registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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PermanentPosted 23 days ago
RN - Hospice
Enhabit Home Health · Madison, AL
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Registered Nurse pay in Madison, AL
The metro median is 7% below the Alabama statewide median of $34.16 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 6,590 registered nurses employed in the Huntsville metro area, 25.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.19).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $25.61 | $53,270 | 43% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $29.01 | $60,340 | 36% below U.S. median |
| Median | $31.75 | $66,030 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $40.28 | $83,780 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $46.13 | $95,950 | 3% above U.S. median |
How Madison ranks
- 370th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 335th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th 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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- Overall prices in Huntsville run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 22% below the U.S. average (index 77.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $31.75 median hour buys what $34.11 buys at the national price level, 24% 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 Madison paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,143
- Per year: $57,150
- Per month: $4,762
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Huntsville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Madison
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $139 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,491 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,383 |
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).
Open Registered Nurse roles in Alabama
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Hospitals in the Huntsville area
CMS lists 4 hospitals in the Huntsville area, 0 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood Medical Center Huntsville, AL | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Huntsville Hospital Huntsville, AL | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Athens Limestone Hospital Athens, AL | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Unity Psychiatric Care - Huntsville Huntsville, 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 Madison County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Madison County (3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | 5 mi | $31.75/hr | 230,402 |
| Decatur, AL | 16 mi | $32.22/hr | 57,974 |
| Spring Hill, TN | 72 mi | $39.02/hr | 59,398 |
| Murfreesboro, TN | 81 mi | $39.02/hr | 168,387 |
| Birmingham, AL | 82 mi | $36.55/hr | 196,357 |
| Franklin, TN | 83 mi | $39.02/hr | 89,142 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Madison, AL?
Registered Nurses in the Huntsville metro area have a median pay of $31.75 per hour, about $66,030 a year. The middle half earn between $29.01 and $40.28 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Madison a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Huntsville ranks 335th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 370th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do registered nurses work in Madison?
CMS lists 4 hospitals in the Huntsville area, led by Crestwood Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Alabama license to work in Madison 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 Madison in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Madison 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 Madison?
The federal per diem benchmark in Madison is $139 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,491 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your RN pay reportMadison, 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
- 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
- Inpatient Staff Registered NursePermanent$80k–$153k/ year
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