Nurse Practitioner Salary in Alabama: $105,750 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in Alabama earn a median of $105,750 per year — $50.84 an hour — $26,550 below the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #51 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Alabama NPs earn between $86,300 and $134,650. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Alabama NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Alabama NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in Alabama
The median NP in Alabama out-earns the median RN by $28,670 per year (37%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare Alabama With Any State
Weighing a move, telehealth, or a compact-state license? Put Alabama side by side with any other NP market.
| May 2025 BLS | Alabama | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $105,750 | $131,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $50.84/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $86,300 | $96,880 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $123,970 | $147,660 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $134,650 | $161,980 |
| NPs employed | 5,640 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare Alabama’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Alabama?
NPs in Alabama earn a median of $105,750 per year — $50.84 per hour — $26,550 below the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Alabama #51 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in Alabama?
The median NP in Alabama earns $105,750 versus $77,080 for the median RN — a difference of $28,670 per year (37%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in Alabama?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in Alabama, the 10th percentile is $86,300 and the 25th percentile is $97,960. Most NPs move toward the $105,750 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in Alabama?
5,640 nurse practitioners are employed in Alabama per the BLS May 2025 estimates.