Travel nurses in Alabama typically earn between $37 and $52 per hour in taxable wages, with an average of $42/hr. When including tax-free stipends, the blended hourly rate ranges from $46-61 per hour.

The GSA per diem rates for Alabama are: Lodging: $98/night, Meals: $59/day, and Incidentals: $5/day. These rates determine the maximum tax-free stipend amounts travel nurses can receive.

Alabama has a state income tax rate of 5%, making it relatively tax-friendly for travel nurses. However, you'll still pay federal taxes on your taxable wages.

The cost of living index in Alabama is 88.1, which is below the national average. Housing costs are low, and utilities are low.

Alabama is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so if you have a compact license, you can work here without additional licensing. The license costs $200 and typically takes 2-4 weeks to process.