Licensed Vocational Nurse salary in Alabama
A licensed vocational nurse in Alabama earns an estimated $52,810 a year ($25.39/hr) — about 18% below the U.S. average, with most between $48,380 and $62,340. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
Licensed Vocational Nurse — Alabama
EstimatedMedian annual pay
$52,810
-18% vs nationalHourly
$25.39/hr
- Typical range
- $48,380–$62,340
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $68,420
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $40,790
- Newer nurses
Licensed Vocational Nurse pay by city in Alabama
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $54,740 | $26.32 |
| Huntsville | $57,960 | $27.87 |
| Montgomery | $54,100 | $26.01 |
Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in nearby-paying states
How Alabama compares to states with similar licensed vocational nurse pay.
Other nursing roles in Alabama
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects licensed vocational nurse pay in Alabama
Lower cost of living; pay below the national median. For a licensed vocational nurse specifically, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, hospital vs clinic vs long-term-care setting, union presence, shift differentials, unit acuity, and years of experience. Certifications and a move into charge or advanced-practice roles raise pay further. Use the calculator to estimate your own.
How this estimate was calculated
The Alabama figure adjusts the national RN average of $64,400 for local pay levels — a factor of 0.82× (about 18% below the U.S. average). It is a starting point — not an official Alabama wage — until verified local figures and nurse submissions are loaded.
Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. When official state wage data is loaded, this number updates to a verified value automatically.
Use this state estimate as a starting point
- It’s a starting point for Alabama, based on national pay and local cost of living until official state data is loaded — not a guaranteed local wage.
- Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
- Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Alabama make this page more precise over time.
Licensed Vocational Nurse salary in Alabama — FAQ
- How much does a licensed vocational nurse make in Alabama?
- A licensed vocational nurse in Alabama earns an estimated $52,810 a year — about $25.39 an hour, with most between $48,380 and $62,340. That's about 18% below the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and Alabama's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is Alabama a good state for licensed vocational nurses?
- For pay, Alabama sits about 18% below the national average for licensed vocational nurses. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $52,810 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in Alabama pays licensed vocational nurses the most?
- Among Alabama metros we track, Huntsville tends to have the highest estimated pay for licensed vocational nurses, at roughly $57,960 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does Alabama licensed vocational nurse pay compare to the national average?
- The national figure for a licensed vocational nurse is about $64,400 a year, versus an estimated $52,810 in Alabama — about 18% below the national average. Use the calculator to factor in your experience, specialty, and shift.
- Why are some figures verified and others estimates?
- National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.
Source & confidence— An estimate based on national nurse pay and local cost of living. A ballpark to start from, not an exact figure.
Modeled estimate (BLS national × state wage index)
Alabama figures are estimated by adjusting the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS national median for local pay levels (a state adjustment of 0.82×).
Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 3, 2026. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national licensed vocational nurse pay adjusted for Alabama. Last reviewed July 3, 2026.