What RNs earn in Birmingham
Registered nurses in the Birmingham, AL metro earn a median of $78,680 a year, 19% below the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $63,610 and $85,160, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Birmingham ranks #60 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $78,680 | $63,610 – $85,160 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $107,700 | $101,210 – $126,870 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $175,850 | $101,450 – $211,480 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Birmingham nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,266 a month in Birmingham, which is roughly 19% of a median RN salary before taxes. That leaves RNs here more room in the budget than in most big nursing markets.
About 17,850 RNs work in this metro, the #40 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 86 healthcare employers in Birmingham, including 22 dialysis centers, 22 behavioral health facilities, 20 long-term care facilities and 10 hospitals.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Birmingham
Every hospital below has its own page with pay context, nearby openings and a direct line to its careers site.
Nursing jobs in Birmingham
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Birmingham healthcare news
- State picks Birmingham Highway site for new Moccasin Bend mental health hospitalWTVC · Sep 23
- Ex-Birmingham City player Jordan Graham in hospital following serious road traffic accidentESPN · Sep 21
- Alabama university’s nursing program breaks into top 10 in the countryAL.com · Sep 24
- UAB eye emergency department to close, reopen as urgent care with limited hoursThe Business Journals · Sep 21
- Powerhouse stadium to be built with bricks from former hospitalBBC · Sep 20
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How much do registered nurses make in Birmingham?
The median RN salary in the Birmingham, AL metro is $78,680 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $63,610 and $85,160.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Birmingham?
Nurse practitioners in the Birmingham metro earn a median of $107,700 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Birmingham?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,266 a month in Birmingham, roughly 19% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Birmingham?
Hospitals in the Birmingham area include Birmingham VA Medical Center, Grandview Medical Center, Princeton Baptist Medical Center, St Vincent's Birmingham, St. Vincent's East. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Birmingham?
Browse current Alabama openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Birmingham can find you, and compare pay using the Alabama salary guide.