AL · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 31-1131

Nursing Assistants Salary in Alabama

Median Annual Salary $32,470 -18% below national average (national: $39,530)
$32,670Mean Annual
$16Median Hourly
24,560Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$32,470
$25,890
10th pct.
$38,770
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$25,890$12.45
25th percentile$29,110$13.99
50th percentile (median)$32,470$15.61
75th percentile$35,930$17.28
90th percentile (top earners)$38,770$18.64
Mean (average)$32,670$15.71

How Alabama Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Alabama
Alabama (current) $32,470
Oregon $48,390 +49%
Washington $48,260 +49%
New York $47,390 +46%
District of Columbia $46,860 +44%
California $46,420 +43%
New Hampshire $46,050 +42%
Alaska $45,840 +41%
Maine $45,640 +41%

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Related Occupations in Alabama

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Stockers and Order Fillers $32,050 44,120
Library Technicians $32,910 510
Protective Service Workers, All Other $32,910 N/A
Slaughterers and Meat Packers $32,930 210
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $33,020 2,940
Couriers and Messengers $31,870 1,020

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Nursing Assistants salary in Alabama?

The mean nursing assistants salary in Alabama is $32,670 per year. The median (middle) salary is $32,470 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Nursing Assistants in Alabama?

Entry-level nursing assistantss (10th percentile) in Alabama typically earn around $25,890 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $29,110 per year.

What is the highest Nursing Assistants salary in Alabama?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Alabama make approximately $38,770 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $35,930 per year.

How does the Alabama Nursing Assistants salary compare to the national average?

The median nursing assistants salary in Alabama is $32,470, which is -18% below national average of $39,530.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes