Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Southwest Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area is 130.
  • Nurse Practitioners in Southwest Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $118,050 per year or $56.76 per hour.
  • The percentage of Alabama Nurse Practitioners who work in Southwest Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Practitioners who work in Southwest Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southwest Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #1 in Alabama for salary and #14 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #10 in Alabama for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #140 in the nation for salary and #518 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #335 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Alabama

Southwest Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $118,050 or $56.76 per hour which is 15% more than the Alabama average salary of $102,410.

AverageSouthwest Alabama Nonmetropolitan AreaAlabama% Difference
Hourly Wage$56.76$49.2415.27%
Annual Salary$118,050$102,41015.27%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southwest Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $118,050 or $56.76 per hour which is 0% more than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.

AverageSouthwest Alabama Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$56.76$56.750.02%
Annual Salary$118,050$118,0400.01%
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 Southwest Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $141,208 which compares to the Alabama average annual salary of $102,410. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southwest Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area is 16% less than the Alabama average, which means Southwest Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • Southwest Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $118,050.
  • Southwest Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $141,208.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southwest Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area$118,05083.60%$141,208
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 Southwest Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $94,390 and $128,630 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $165,660, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $76,260, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year13Under $76,260
15%2 – 4 years20$76,260 – $94,390
25%5 – 9 years32$94,390 – $100,590
25%10 – 14 years32$100,590 – $128,630
15%15 – 20 years20$100,590 – $165,660
10%20+ years13Above $165,660
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 ($25,230), LPNs ($38,840), Registered Nurses ($56,930), and Nursing Instructors ($65,200).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$118,050
Nursing Instructors $65,200
Registered Nurses$56,930
LPNs$38,840
Nursing Assistants$25,230
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southwest Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners

The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Southwest Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area is 130.

Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $118,050 per year or $56.76 per hour in Southwest Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southwest Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $141,208 per year or $68 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Southwest Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area are Nurse Practitioners($118,050), Nursing Instructors ($65,200), Registered Nurses($56,930).


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