Salary Report for Alabama Nurse Practitioners
Alabama Rankings
Compare Alabama to U.S.
Alabama Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $102,410 which is 13% less than the national average salary of $118,040.
| Type | Alabama | U.S. | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Hourly Wage | $49.24 | $56.75 | -13.23% |
| Average Annual Salary | $102,410 | $118,040 | -13.24% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In Alabama, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $85,150 and $118,370 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $128,460, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Nurse Practitioners.
Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $76,290, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 430 | Under $76,290 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 645 | $76,290 – $85,150 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 1,075 | $85,150 – $99,750 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 1,075 | $99,750 – $118,370 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 645 | $99,750 – $128,460 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 430 | Above $128,460 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in Alabama nurses earn about $114,745 per year which is less than the average U.S. nurse of $118,040.
Cost-of-living in Alabama is 11% less than the national average, which means Alabama residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.
More cost-of-living reports for U.S. States.
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $102,410, Alabama Nurse Practitioners tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($188,840).
However, Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($26,590), LPNs ($41,540), Registered Nurses ($61,920), and Nursing Instructors ($77,760).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $188,840 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $102,410 |
| Nursing Instructors | $77,760 |
| Registered Nurses | $61,920 |
| LPNs | $41,540 |
| Nursing Assistants | $26,590 |
Projected Demand for Nurses in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Alabama the three professions needing the most new nurses by 2030 are Registered Nurses (55,450), Nursing Assistants (23,440) and LPNs (13,210).
The three professions in Alabama needing highest percentage new nurses by 2030 are Nurse Practitioners (53.6%), Nursing Instructors (23.8%) and Nurse Anesthetists (13.2%).
| Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 51,280 | 55,450 | 8.1% | 3,180 |
| Nursing Assistants | 21,840 | 23,440 | 7.3% | 2,890 |
| LPNs | 12,060 | 13,210 | 9.5% | 1,070 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 4,070 | 6,250 | 53.6% | 490 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 1,510 | 1,710 | 13.2% | 100 |
| Nursing Instructors | 1,220 | 1,510 | 23.8% | 150 |
Salaries Ranked by Alabama Cities
The average salary for Nurse Practitioners in Alabama is $102,410. The top cities that pay Nurse Practitioners the most are Auburn-Opelika ($97,600), Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville ($97,220) and Mobile ($96,140).
When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Nurse Practitioners the highest average annual salary are Southwest Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area ($141,208), Northwest Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area ($130,335) and Florence-Muscle Shoals ($123,210).
The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Nurse Practitioners in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.
The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Nurse Practitioners salary will have in that area.
| Area | Average Salary | COL Adjusted | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area | $118,050 | $141,208 | $23,158 |
| Northwest Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area | $108,960 | $130,335 | $21,375 |
| Tuscaloosa | $106,180 | $119,424 | $13,244 |
| Huntsville | $105,790 | $114,814 | $9,024 |
| Gadsden | $105,250 | $123,085 | $17,835 |
| Northeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area | $102,660 | $122,799 | $20,139 |
| Birmingham-Hoover | $102,170 | $110,275 | $8,105 |
| Southeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area | $101,920 | $121,914 | $19,994 |
| Montgomery | $101,640 | $112,185 | $10,545 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $101,550 | $123,210 | $21,660 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $100,640 | $103,903 | $3,263 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $97,600 | $106,748 | $9,148 |
| Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville | $97,220 | $109,928 | $12,708 |
| Mobile | $96,140 | $107,648 | $11,508 |
| Decatur | $95,170 | $110,830 | $15,660 |
| Dothan | $93,550 | $107,147 | $13,597 |
Salary FAQ for Alabama Nurse Practitioners
City and Rural Summaries
Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $97,220
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $109,928
Hourly Wage: $46.74
Currently Employed: 70
Cost-of-Living Index: 88.44
Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville Salary Report
Auburn-Opelika
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $97,600
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $106,748
Hourly Wage: $47
Currently Employed: 110
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.43
Auburn-Opelika Salary Report
Birmingham-Hoover
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $102,170
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $110,275
Hourly Wage: $49.12
Currently Employed: 1,290
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.65
Birmingham-Hoover Salary Report
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $100,640
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $103,903
Hourly Wage: $48
Currently Employed: 120
Cost-of-Living Index: 96.86
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley Salary Report
Decatur
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $95,170
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $110,830
Hourly Wage: $45.76
Currently Employed: 90
Cost-of-Living Index: 85.87
Decatur Salary Report
Dothan
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $93,550
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $107,147
Hourly Wage: $45
Currently Employed: 170
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.31
Dothan Salary Report
Florence-Muscle Shoals
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $101,550
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $123,210
Hourly Wage: $48.82
Currently Employed: 140
Cost-of-Living Index: 82.42
Florence-Muscle Shoals Salary Report
Gadsden
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $105,250
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $123,085
Hourly Wage: $51
Currently Employed: 90
Cost-of-Living Index: 85.51
Gadsden Salary Report
Huntsville
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $105,790
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $114,814
Hourly Wage: $50.86
Currently Employed: 630
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.14
Huntsville Salary Report
Mobile
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $96,140
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $107,648
Hourly Wage: $46
Currently Employed: 320
Cost-of-Living Index: 89.31
Mobile Salary Report
Montgomery
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $101,640
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $112,185
Hourly Wage: $48.87
Currently Employed: 260
Cost-of-Living Index: 90.60
Montgomery Salary Report
Northeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $102,660
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $122,799
Hourly Wage: $49
Currently Employed: 210
Cost-of-Living Index: 83.60
Northeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Northwest Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $108,960
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $130,335
Hourly Wage: $52.38
Currently Employed: 130
Cost-of-Living Index: 83.60
Northwest Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Southeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $101,920
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $121,914
Hourly Wage: $49
Currently Employed: 110
Cost-of-Living Index: 83.60
Southeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Southwest Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $118,050
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $141,208
Hourly Wage: $56.76
Currently Employed: 130
Cost-of-Living Index: 83.60
Southwest Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Tuscaloosa
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $106,180
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $119,424
Hourly Wage: $51
Currently Employed: 210
Cost-of-Living Index: 88.91
Tuscaloosa Salary Report
Official Data Sources for Nurse Practitioners: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data