CRNA salary in Alabama
CRNAs in Alabama earned a mean of $189,120 a year in May 2025, $59,200 below the national mean. That ranks Alabama 42 of 44 states with published data.
$189,120mean annual pay
$90.92mean hourly
$190,300median pay
1,810CRNAs employed
Pay range in Alabama
The middle of the market sits around the median. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $101,450 and the top 10% earn over $270,220.
Metro areas in Alabama
| Metro area | Mean annual | CRNAs employed |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $170,830 | 750 |
| Huntsville, AL | $211,580 | 280 |
Compare nearby states
| State | Mean annual |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | $229,690 |
| Mississippi | $217,470 |
| Tennessee | $218,870 |
Working as a CRNA in Alabama
- Alabama has not opted out of Medicare's physician supervision rule, which affects how CRNAs can practice in hospitals. Learn more.
- Alabama has 3 accredited CRNA programs. See CRNA schools in Alabama.
- To work in Alabama you need a Alabama APRN license (or the state's equivalent) and NBCRNA certification. Alabama Board of Nursing.
BLS counts employees only, so independent contractors and practice owners are not included, and pay packages also differ in call, benefits and bonuses. See starting salaries and 1099 pay.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Number 42 of 44. Each grey dot is one state; hover for names.
Bars run from the 10th percentile to the 90th percentile; the dark mark is the median.