How much does a Correctional Nurse make in AL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Correctional Nurse in Alabama is $61,751. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $54,923 to $66,645, with most professionals earning between $48,707 and $71,102.

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 $48,707 AL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $54,923 AL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $61,751 AL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $66,645 AL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $71,102 AL April 01, 2025
25% $54,923 10% $48,707 90% $71,102 75% $66,645 $61,751 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 $57,599 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Tanner, AL Avg. Salary $61,396 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Abbeville, AL Avg. Salary $55,883 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Abernant, AL Avg. Salary $60,250 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adamsville, AL Avg. Salary $61,003 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Addison, AL Avg. Salary $59,753 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adger, AL Avg. Salary $60,322 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Akron, AL Avg. Salary $60,034 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alabaster, AL Avg. Salary $60,656 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alberta, AL Avg. Salary $58,797 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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