As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Correctional Nurse in Alabama is $61,830, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,189 weekly, or $5,153 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Correctional Nurse in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Correctional Nurse in Alabama vary widely, spanning from $49,592 to $75,704. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($55,424) and 75th percentile ($69,092), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,704 per year. This $13,668 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Pediatric, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alabama Correctional Nurse often earn 8.1% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 16 companies. However, Alabama currently ranks 47 nationwide for Correctional Nurse job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Correctional Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $49,592 AL July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $55,424 AL July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $61,830 AL July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $69,092 AL July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $75,704 AL July 01, 2026
25% $55,424 10% $49,592 90% $75,704 75% $69,092 $61,830 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Correctional Nurse ?

Correctional nursing, sometimes called forensic nursing, is a specialized field of nursing that involves caring for the medical and mental health needs of detainees and inmates. These nurses work in a variety of settings such as jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. In these correctional settings, nurses are the primary healthcare providers....

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Georgiana, AL Avg. Salary $60,378 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Tanner, AL Avg. Salary $64,498 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, AL Avg. Salary $59,635 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abernant, AL Avg. Salary $62,692 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, AL Avg. Salary $63,586 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Addison, AL Avg. Salary $61,312 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adger, AL Avg. Salary $62,888 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Akron, AL Avg. Salary $62,392 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alabaster, AL Avg. Salary $63,105 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alberta, AL Avg. Salary $60,358 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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    Correctional Nurse

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Staff Nurse - RN II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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