Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Gadsden is 90.
  • Nurse Practitioners in Gadsden earn an average of $105,250 per year or $50.60 per hour.
  • The percentage of Alabama Nurse Practitioners who work in Gadsden is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Practitioners who work in Gadsden is less than 1%.

Rankings for Gadsden

  • Ranks #5 in Alabama for salary and #11 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #14 in Alabama for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #399 in the nation for salary and #491 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #403 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Alabama

Gadsden Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $105,250 or $50.60 per hour which is 2% more than the Alabama average salary of $102,410.

AverageGadsdenAlabama% Difference
Hourly Wage$50.60$49.242.76%
Annual Salary$105,250$102,4102.77%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Gadsden Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $105,250 or $50.60 per hour which is 10% less than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.

AverageGadsdenU.S.%
Hourly Wage$50.60$56.75-10.84%
Annual Salary$105,250$118,040-10.84%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in Gadsden earns an average annual salary of $123,085 which compares to the Alabama average annual salary of $102,410. per year.

Cost-of-living in Gadsden is 14% less than the Alabama average, which means Gadsden residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Alabama average.

  • Alabama average salary is $102,410.
  • Alabama cost-of-living adjusted salary is $114,745.
  • Gadsden average salary is $105,250.
  • Gadsden cost-of-living adjusted salary is $123,085.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Gadsden$105,25085.51%$123,085
Alabama$102,41089.25%$114,745
U.S.$118,040$118,040
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Gadsden, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $91,020 and $126,950 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $127,980, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $70,710, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year9Under $70,710
15%2 – 4 years14$70,710 – $91,020
25%5 – 9 years22$91,020 – $99,280
25%10 – 14 years22$99,280 – $126,950
15%15 – 20 years14$99,280 – $127,980
10%20+ years9Above $127,980
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($24,760), LPNs ($40,160), and Registered Nurses ($59,800).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$105,250
Registered Nurses$59,800
LPNs$40,160
Nursing Assistants$24,760
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Gadsden Nurse Practitioners

The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Gadsden is 90.

Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $105,250 per year or $50.60 per hour in Gadsden.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Gadsden Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $123,085 per year or $59 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Gadsden are Nurse Practitioners($105,250), Registered Nurses($59,800), LPNs($40,160).


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