PermanentPosted today
Physician Assistant (General Surgery)
Veterans Health Administration · Birmingham, AL
$121k–$191k/ year
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Healthcare jobs in Alabama
71 open roles with published pay from 8 employers in Alabama, the pay each profession gets here, the hospitals, the license rules and the tax picture, in one place.
- Compact stateNurse Licensure Compact
- AppliesState income tax on wages
- CentralTime zone
- 99hospitals in the CMS directory
- 71roles with published pay
- $35.53median pay per hour
- $22–$43typical published range
- 8employers hiring
RN postings in Alabama carry a median of $36.78 per hour (about $76,502 a year), −23% against the US posted median of $47.81. That is #39 of 41 states with at least 10 RN postings.
CMS lists 99 hospitals in Alabama across 70 cities, 87 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. 11 of the 58 rated hospitals have 4 or 5 stars.
Alabama is in the Nurse Licensure Compact and taxes wage income. Central time.
What healthcare pays in Alabama
Pay by profession for Alabama, with the source behind every figure.
| Profession | Typical range / hr | Median / hr | Per year | vs US | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $28–$43 | $36.78 | $76,502 | −23% | 29 postings |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $17–$26 | $20.77 | $43,202 | −9% | 8 postings |
| Dental Assistant | $15–$19 | $16.50 | $34,320 | −25% | 6 postings |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $20–$32 | $27 | $56,160 | −14% | 5 postings |
| Respiratory Therapist | $25–$38 | $30.69 | $63,835 | −26% | 3 postings |
| Clinical Social Worker | $34–$57 | $46.05 | $95,784 | +7% | 3 postings |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | $26–$30 | $28.14 | $58,531 | −15% | 31 wage offers in federal filings |
| Nurse Manager & Leadership | $31–$42 | $33.17 | $68,994 | −30% | 7 wage offers in federal filings |
| Dentist | $101–$120 | $112.50 | $234,000 | +26% | 3 wage offers in federal filings |
Postings: the range employers published, collected October 15, 2026. The range shown is the typical span, from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Wage offers in federal filings: employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. They are not job postings, and each is counted once. The comparison column is against the national figure measured the same way. Annual pay is hourly pay times 2,080 hours. Employer-by-employer tables and month-by-month history arrive with your Shift Report.
Hiring now in Alabama
71 roles with published pay (65 permanent, 6 per diem). 61 were posted in the last 30 days.
PermanentPosted today
Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) - Primary Care
Veterans Health Administration · Oxford, AL
$118k–$176k/ year
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Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Birmingham, AL
$80k–$153k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Veterans Health Administration · Birmingham, AL
$68k–$89k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Hospice LMSW
Amedisys · Rainbow City, AL
$60k–$65k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Licensed Practical Nurse
Amedisys · Citronelle, AL
$25.00–$32.00/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse
Amedisys · Carrollton, AL
$73k–$80k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse
Amedisys · Citronelle, AL
$73k–$80k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) - Primary Care (Float)
Veterans Health Administration · Oxford, AL
$118k–$176k/ year
New this week
Per diemPosted yesterday
Patient Aligned Care Team Outpatient Clinical Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Florence, AL
$69k–$115k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
REGISTERED NURSE
North Mississippi Health Services · Hamilton, AL
$28.42–$42.63/ hour
New this week
Per diemPosted 2 days ago
Registered Nurse - PRN
Amedisys · Brent, AL
$35.00–$45.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
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Who is hiring in Alabama
Employers with the most roles carrying published pay.
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Mississippi Health Services | 24 | $35.53 | RN (14), CNA (6) |
| Amedisys | 18 | $36.78 | RN (12), LPN / LVN (3) |
| Veterans Health Administration | 10 | $51.52 | NP (2), RN (2) |
| Aspen Dental | 10 | $17.50 | Dental Assistant (6), Dentist (2) |
| Advocate Health | 4 | $29.47 | CNA (1), RN (1) |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 3 | $26.15 | LPN / LVN (1), Pharm Tech (1) |
| Select Medical | 1 | $33.99 | RT (1) |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $50 | SLP (1) |
Employers reporting wage offers in Alabama
| Employer | Wage offers | Median / hr | Professions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Nursing Recruiters | 8 | $38.76 | RN (5), Nurse Leader (3) |
| The Children's Hospital of Alabama | 6 | $31.16 | RN (6) |
| The University of Alabama at Birmingham | 6 | $30.41 | RN (6) |
| The DCH Health Care Authority | 5 | $29.87 | Lab Scientist (5) |
| The Troy Hospital Health Care Authority | 4 | $28.74 | Lab Scientist (4) |
| AB Health Corp LLC | 4 | $32.45 | Nurse Leader (4) |
| Vaughan Regional Medical Center, LLC | 3 | $31.59 | Lab Scientist (2), Rad Tech (1) |
| Dale Medical Center | 2 | $32.77 | RN (2) |
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. These are wage offers, not job postings, and staffing firms appear alongside hospitals.
Cities in Alabama
| City | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 24 | $35.53 | RN |
| Birmingham | 6 | $41.86 | PA |
| Citronelle | 3 | $36.78 | RN |
| Montgomery | 3 | $33.50 | Coder |
| Mobile | 3 | $38.46 | Dental Assistant |
| Decatur | 3 | $17.50 | Dental Assistant |
City guides
Pay by city
Hospitals in Alabama
How Alabama's hospital market is built.
- 99hospitals listed by CMS
- 90with emergency services
- 38Birthing-Friendly designated
- 11rated 4 or 5 stars
By type
- Acute care: 76
- Critical access: 9
- Psychiatric: 9
- Other: 3
- Children's: 2
By ownership
- Government and federal: 44
- For-profit: 32
- Nonprofit: 23
Where the hospitals are
| City | Hospitals | Rated 4+ stars |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 9 | 1 |
| Mobile | 6 | 0 |
| Montgomery | 4 | 2 |
| Tuscaloosa | 4 | 0 |
| Huntsville | 3 | 0 |
| Gadsden | 3 | 0 |
| Dothan | 2 | 1 |
| Cullman | 2 | 0 |
Highest-rated hospitals
- Baldwin Health, Foley · 4 of 5 stars
- Baptist Medical Center East, Montgomery · 4 of 5 stars
- Birmingham Va Medical Center, Birmingham · 4 of 5 stars
- Fayette Medical Center, Fayette · 4 of 5 stars
- Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital, Phenix City · 4 of 5 stars
- Medical Center Enterprise, Enterprise · 4 of 5 stars
- North Mississippi Health Services - South Marion, Winfield · 4 of 5 stars
- Russellville Hospital, Russellville · 4 of 5 stars
- Southeast Health Medical Center, Dothan · 4 of 5 stars
- Troy Regional Medical Center, Troy · 4 of 5 stars
Hospitals in Alabama with open jobs nearby
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. This is a directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients. Star ratings are the CMS overall rating and cover acute care, critical access and children's hospitals that are rated.
Licensing in Alabama
What the compact means here
Alabama is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A registered nurse or LPN/LVN whose primary state of residence is a compact state can hold one multistate license and practice in Alabama without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of Alabama, the state where the patient is.
If you are joining from another state
- Confirm that your home state is a compact state and that your license is multistate. Check the status on the license verification at Nursys or with your board.
- If you live in another compact state, you can start work in Alabama on your multistate license. Your recruiter confirms the facility requirements before you accept.
- If you move your primary state of residence to Alabama, you apply for a Alabama license as your new home state. Ask the Alabama board how long you may keep practicing on the old license while it processes.
- If your home state is not in the compact, apply for a Alabama license by endorsement. Start before you accept a start date, because verification and background checks take time.
Other healthcare professions
Allied health, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory and imaging licenses and certifications are issued state by state and are not covered by the nurse compact. Some states accept national certification, others require their own license. Ask your recruiter which credential Alabama requires for your role before you commit to dates.
Compact status changes as states implement the law. This reflects our records as of October 15, 2026. Confirm eligibility with the Alabama board of nursing or at nursecompact.org before you accept a role. Nurse Licensure Compact guide · Compact license map · Our agency licenses
Taxes and take-home pay in Alabama
Alabama taxes wage income, and rates and rules change, so use the current rate from your state tax agency. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare apply on top. If you work here on a travel assignment, your tax home decides whether housing and meals stipends are tax-free, and that is a question for your tax professional. Put your own rates into the take-home pay calculator and the travel nurse pay calculator.
Working with Valorem Health in Alabama
Email only, pay up front, and no cold calls.
- 1Tell us what and where
Your profession and a city in Alabama. It takes a minute.
- 2Get your Shift Report
An email within 24 hours on business days, with pay at named employers and the roles open now.
- 3Reply to what fits
One click on a role. Nothing is submitted without your written OK.
- 4One recruiter, start to finish
The same person from the first email to the first shift. They write only after you reply.
Your recruiter in Alabama
- Marcus Bell, Senior Recruiter, Travel Nursing
Neighboring states
Where a nurse working near the Alabama line might also look.
| State | Compact | Wage tax | RN median / hr | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | Compact state | None | $42.84 | 306 |
| Georgia | Compact state | Applies | $47.75 | 230 |
| Mississippi | Compact state | Applies | $35.53 | 210 |
| Tennessee | Compact state | None | $40.77 | 162 |
Common questions
Is Alabama a compact nursing state?
Alabama is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A registered nurse or LPN/LVN whose primary state of residence is a compact state can hold one multistate license and practice in Alabama without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of Alabama, the state where the patient is. Check your own eligibility with your state board of nursing or at nursecompact.org.
How do I get a nursing license in Alabama?
If you live in another compact state, your multistate license already lets you work here. Otherwise apply to the Alabama board of nursing by endorsement: verify your licenses, complete the background check and plan on several weeks.
Does Alabama tax wages?
Yes. Alabama taxes wage income. Rates change, so check your state tax agency before you compare offers.
How much do RNs make in Alabama?
The median RN pay is $36.78 per hour, about $76,502 a year, based on 29 RN postings with published pay. The typical range runs from $28 to $43 per hour.
How many hospitals are in Alabama?
CMS lists 99 hospitals in Alabama, 87 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. Hospital facts on our pages come from the CMS Hospital General Information file.
Who is hiring in Alabama?
8 employers published roles with pay in Alabama, led by North Mississippi Health Services with 24. The list above shows the employers with the most roles.
Does Valorem Health place healthcare staff in Alabama?
Yes. We place nurses, allied health professionals and hospital office staff in all 50 states and DC, including Alabama. Your recruiter contacts you by email only, and only after you ask.
What does it cost me?
Nothing. Candidates never pay, because employers pay us. Your Shift Report is free and so is the recruiter who sends it.
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Your RN pay reportAlabama · 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
- Registered NursePermanent$73k–$80k/ year
+ 27 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
I'm interestedOne click. A recruiter writes only after you reply.