How much does a childcare worker make in Tuscaloosa?
$22,040a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area. That is $10.60 an hour or $1,837 a month.
- Hourly
- $10.60
- Vs. national median
- -37%
- Rank among cities
- 376 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,750Median: $22,040Highest 10%: $29,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,750 | $9.01 | |
| 25th | $20,650 | $9.93 | |
| Median | $22,040 | $10.60 | |
| 75th | $27,120 | $13.04 | |
| 90th | $29,440 | $14.15 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Columbus, GA | $26,150 |
| Huntsville, AL | $23,110 |
| Birmingham, AL | $23,070 |
| Montgomery, AL | $22,720 |
| Auburn, AL | $22,640 |
| Mobile, AL | $22,350 |
| Daphne, AL | $22,280 |
| Decatur, AL | $22,170 |
| Dothan, AL | $21,910 |
| Gadsden, AL | $21,050 |
| Anniston, AL | $20,730 |
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Salaries for every job in Tuscaloosa, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Tuscaloosa?
The median hourly pay in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area is $10.60 ($22,040 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Tuscaloosa than the national average?
No: $22,040 against $34,980 nationally, 37% less.
How does Tuscaloosa compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $22,720, so Tuscaloosa pays 3% less.
Where does Tuscaloosa rank for childcare worker pay?
376 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Tuscaloosa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $18,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $29,440 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.