Med-Surg Nurse salary in Alabama
A med-surg nurse in Alabama earns an estimated $77,080 a year ($37.06/hr) — about 21% below the U.S. average, with most between $63,500 and $83,380. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
Med-Surg Nurse — Alabama
Specialty estimateMedian annual pay
$77,080
-21% vs nationalHourly
$37.06/hr
- Typical range
- $63,500–$83,380
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $98,910
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $58,150
- Newer nurses
Med-Surg Nurse pay by city in Alabama
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $78,680 | $37.83 |
| Huntsville | $77,090 | $37.06 |
| Montgomery | $79,570 | $38.25 |
Med-Surg Nurse pay in nearby-paying states
How Alabama compares to states with similar med-surg nurse pay.
Other nursing roles in Alabama
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects med-surg nurse pay in Alabama
Lower cost of living; pay below the national median. For a med-surg 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
Public wage data does not report Med-Surg Nurse separately. This figure starts from the wage the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published for Registered Nurse in Alabama (May 2025) and applies a 1.00× specialty adjustment.
Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. Treat it as a starting point — not an official Alabama wage.
Source year: 2025. Based on the national figure of $97,550 for this role.
Use this state estimate as a starting point
- It’s a starting point for Alabama, based on national pay and local pay levels — 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.
Med-Surg Nurse salary in Alabama — FAQ
- How much does a med-surg nurse make in Alabama?
- A med-surg nurse in Alabama earns an estimated $77,080 a year — about $37.06 an hour, with most between $63,500 and $83,380. That's about 21% 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 med-surg nurses?
- For pay, Alabama sits about 21% below the national average for med-surg nurses. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $77,080 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in Alabama pays med-surg nurses the most?
- Among Alabama metros we track, Montgomery tends to have the highest estimated pay for med-surg nurses, at roughly $79,570 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does Alabama med-surg nurse pay compare to the national average?
- The national estimate for a med-surg nurse is about $97,550 a year, versus an estimated $77,080 in Alabama — about 21% 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 for a specialty that public pay data does not list on its own. A ballpark to start from, not an exact figure.
Modeled specialty estimate (BLS state wage × specialty adjustment)
Public wage data does not report Med-Surg Nurse separately. This figure starts from the wage the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published for Registered Nurse in Alabama (May 2025) and applies a 1.00× specialty adjustment.
Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national med-surg nurse pay adjusted for Alabama. Last reviewed July 17, 2026.