Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs in Auburn, AL
Telehealth / Triage Nurses in the Auburn area earn a median of $37.37 per hour, about $77,720 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $31.80 and $40.25. That ranks 306th of 379 U.S. metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay, and 185th of 335 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Auburn.
- $37.37median pay per hour, Auburn
- $32–$40typical range per hour
- 1,350telehealth / triage nurses employed in the metro area
- 88cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in Auburn, AL
The metro median is 9% above the Alabama statewide median of $34.16 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 1,350 registered nurses employed in the Auburn-Opelika metro area, 18.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.43 | $63,290 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $31.80 | $66,140 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.37 | $77,720 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $40.25 | $83,720 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $62.11 | $129,190 | 38% above U.S. median |
How Auburn ranks
- 306th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 185th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 8 Alabama metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for telehealth / triage nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.
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 Auburn
- Overall prices in Auburn-Opelika run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 38% below the U.S. average (index 62.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.37 median hour buys what $42.50 buys at the national price level, 6% 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.
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- Per year: $67,266
- Per month: $5,606
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Auburn-Opelika metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GA | 37 mi | $38.15/hr | 201,830 |
| Montgomery, AL | 48 mi | $38.58/hr | 195,818 |
| South Fulton, GA | 88 mi | $46.33/hr | 112,003 |
| Hoover, AL | 93 mi | $36.55/hr | 93,013 |
| Dothan, AL | 95 mi | $31.28/hr | 71,650 |
| Birmingham, AL | 99 mi | $36.55/hr | 196,357 |
Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs in Alabama · Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in Alabama
Telehealth and triage nurses assess symptoms by phone or video and direct patients to the right level of care.
- Active RN license, compact license for multi-state roles
- Several years of clinical experience
- Comfort with protocols and EHR documentation
Alabama taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do telehealth / triage nurses make in Auburn, AL?
Telehealth / Triage Nurses in the Auburn-Opelika metro area have a median pay of $37.37 per hour, about $77,720 a year. The middle half earn between $31.80 and $40.25 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Auburn a good place for telehealth / triage nurses once cost of living is counted?
Auburn-Opelika ranks 185th of 335 metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 306th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Alabama license to work in Auburn as a telehealth / triage 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.
Does Valorem Health place telehealth / triage nurses in Auburn?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Auburn and across Alabama. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Auburn.
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- Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 7 postings$58.76/ hr$38–$79
- Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA · 2 postings$64.91/ hr$48–$83
- CommonSpirit HealthLongmont, CO · 1 posting$48.48/ hr$37–$60
- MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 1 posting$48.12/ hr$35–$61
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