How much does a nursing assistant make in Alabama?
$34,140a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in Alabama. That is $16.41 an hour or $2,845 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.41
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 25,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,330Median: $34,140Highest 10%: $38,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,330 | $13.62 | |
| 25th | $30,060 | $14.45 | |
| Median | $34,140 | $16.41 | |
| 75th | $36,390 | $17.50 | |
| 90th | $38,680 | $18.60 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Decatur, AL | $36,280 |
| Auburn, AL | $35,530 |
| Birmingham, AL | $35,470 |
| Huntsville, AL | $35,210 |
| Montgomery, AL | $35,210 |
| Columbus, GA | $34,970 |
| Daphne, AL | $34,150 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $32,860 |
| Florence, AL | $31,940 |
| Anniston, AL | $31,920 |
| Mobile, AL | $30,880 |
| Gadsden, AL | $30,440 |
| Dothan, AL | $29,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 46. West Virginia | $36,720 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $35,930 |
| 48. Arkansas | $34,430 |
| 49. Alabama | $34,140 |
| 50. Mississippi | $31,520 |
| 51. Louisiana | $30,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $16.41 ($34,140 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $34,140 against $42,260 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Alabama rank for nursing assistant pay?
Alabama ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays nursing assistants the most?
Decatur, AL, with a median of $36,280 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.