What is the average salary in Tuscaloosa, AL?
$53,080a year
Average yearly pay across 294 jobs with official data in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $25.52
- Jobs with data
- 294
- Workers counted
- 96,660
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Physician | $243,500 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $195,700 |
| Chief Executive | $164,800 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $140,100 |
| Pharmacist | $132,400 |
| Financial Manager | $130,000 |
| Facilities Manager | $129,900 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $126,300 |
| Transportation | $125,100 |
| Computer Network Architect | $124,900 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $53,050 |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,630 |
| Cashier | $28,110 |
| Registered Nurse | $75,250 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $24,630 |
| Secretary and Administrative Assistant | $41,550 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $32,210 |
| Laborer and Freight | $36,480 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $26,930 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $62,990 |
Management
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$140,100
- Chief Executive$164,800
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$126,300
- Construction Manager$92,770
- Education Administrator$100,400
- Education Administrator$99,590
- Education Administrator$96,040
- Education and Childcare Administrator$39,020
- Facilities Manager$129,900
- Financial Manager$130,000
- Food Service Manager$62,130
- General and Operations Manager$101,200
- Human Resources Manager$105,000
- Industrial Production Manager$123,400
- Lodging Manager$80,240
- Manager$87,750
- Marketing Manager$96,520
- Medical and Health Services Manager$96,110
- Property$49,420
- Purchasing Manager$115,000
- Sales Manager$108,800
- Social and Community Service Manager$71,250
- Transportation$125,100
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$71,690
- Business Operations Specialist$79,640
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$66,400
- Claims Adjuster$74,670
- Compliance Officer$69,950
- Cost Estimator$74,800
- Financial and Investment Analyst$86,680
- Fundraiser$61,180
- Human Resources Specialist$63,220
- Loan Officer$64,080
- Logistician$85,260
- Management Analyst$99,190
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$53,090
- Meeting$48,870
- Personal Financial Advisor$62,350
- Project Management Specialist$93,380
- Tax Examiner and Collector$58,130
- Training and Development Specialist$60,260
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$124,900
- Computer Occupation$115,800
- Computer Programmer$86,110
- Computer Systems Analyst$87,140
- Computer User Support Specialist$48,490
- Data Scientist$92,880
- Database Administrator$85,800
- Information Security Analyst$99,460
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$79,320
- Software Developer$104,900
- Web Developer$67,310
Architecture and engineering
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$47,460
- Civil Engineer$92,230
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$50,240
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$89,610
- Electrical Engineer$115,000
- Electronics Engineer$116,700
- Industrial Engineer$104,800
- Mechanical Engineer$110,500
- Surveying and Mapping Technician$53,850
- Surveyor$64,280
Life, physical, and social science
- Chemical Technician$59,060
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$78,200
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$79,550
- Occupational Health and Safety Technician$49,600
Community and social service
- Child$44,640
- Educational$47,800
- Health Education Specialist$58,300
- Healthcare Social Worker$56,860
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$53,130
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$58,100
- Social and Human Service Assistant$35,360
- Substance Abuse$49,560
Legal
- Judge$46,930
- Lawyer$114,100
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$45,860
Educational instruction and library
- Art$61,380
- Biological Science Teacher$80,860
- Business Teacher$100,500
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$56,270
- Education Teacher$61,320
- Elementary School Teacher$60,220
- English Language and Literature Teacher$61,430
- Instructional Coordinator$60,790
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$63,800
- Mathematical Science Teacher$73,960
- Middle School Teacher$60,480
- Preschool Teacher$28,630
- Psychology Teacher$75,340
- Secondary School Teacher$61,630
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$42,170
- Special Education Teacher$62,230
- Special Education Teacher$61,210
- Substitute Teacher$25,340
- Teacher and Instructor$49,130
- Teaching Assistant$21,690
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Graphic Designer$45,760
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$48,940
- Producer and Director$61,830
- Public Relations Specialist$59,700
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$32,630
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$52,860
- Dental Hygienist$60,500
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$69,040
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$65,750
- Emergency Medical Technician$37,390
- Health Technologist and Technician$39,050
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$55,360
- Medical Records Specialist$46,930
- Nurse Anesthetist$195,700
- Nurse Practitioner$110,500
- Occupational Therapist$100,800
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$35,590
- Optician$36,500
- Paramedic$50,310
- Pharmacist$132,400
- Pharmacy Technician$39,450
- Physical Therapist$106,500
- Physician$243,500
- Physician Assistant$101,100
- Psychiatric Technician$37,410
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$56,720
- Registered Nurse$75,250
- Respiratory Therapist$64,140
- Speech-Language Pathologist$78,000
- Surgical Technologist$49,190
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$37,270
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$38,050
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$28,550
- Massage Therapist$49,560
- Medical Assistant$35,930
- Nursing Assistant$32,860
- Pharmacy Aide$36,550
- Phlebotomist$32,020
- Physical Therapist Aide$31,900
- Physical Therapist Assistant$64,040
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$50,230
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$64,140
- Firefighter$58,400
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$72,770
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$74,510
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$59,670
- Security Guard$31,590
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$26,830
- Chef and Head Cook$65,900
- Cook$28,030
- Cook$31,700
- Cook$30,690
- Cook$22,110
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$22,030
- Dishwasher$27,900
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$24,630
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$37,140
- Food Preparation Worker$28,530
- Food Server$29,640
- Host and Hostess$24,640
- Waiter and Waitress$26,930
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$22,460
- Animal Caretaker$27,650
- Childcare Worker$22,040
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$36,490
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$45,600
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$44,230
- Hairdresser$30,250
- Recreation Worker$30,980
- Residential Advisor$26,170
- Skincare Specialist$39,970
Sales and related
- Cashier$28,110
- Counter and Rental Clerk$34,430
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$78,280
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$44,950
- Insurance Sales Agent$62,230
- Parts Salesperson$35,050
- Real Estate Sales Agent$61,770
- Retail Salesperson$29,630
- Sales Representative$61,090
- Sales Representatives of Service$49,640
- Security$46,170
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$40,190
- Billing and Posting Clerk$44,720
- Bookkeeping$43,400
- Courier and Messenger$29,280
- Court$41,260
- Customer Service Representative$37,990
- Data Entry Keyer$32,990
- Dispatcher$44,740
- Eligibility Interviewer$50,240
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$66,930
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$59,880
- Hotel$28,350
- Human Resources Assistant$40,430
- Information and Record Clerk$55,490
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$36,270
- Interviewer$32,670
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$42,880
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$44,770
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$36,220
- Meter Reader$40,500
- Office Clerk$30,690
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$45,540
- Postal Service Clerk$61,050
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$58,690
- Production$70,610
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$44,070
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$30,630
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$41,550
- Shipping$40,360
- Switchboard Operator$32,210
- Teller$37,150
- Weigher$39,710
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Farmworker and Laborer$30,440
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming$61,500
- Logging Equipment Operator$46,510
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$48,870
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$44,300
- Construction and Building Inspector$64,700
- Construction Laborer$36,460
- Continuous Mining Machine Operator$58,430
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$45,110
- Electrician$60,110
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$75,380
- Helpers--Electrician$35,970
- Helpers--Pipelayer$39,660
- Highway Maintenance Worker$39,620
- Loading and Moving Machine Operator$57,730
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$47,710
- Painter$46,210
- Paving$37,340
- Plumber$59,530
- Sheet Metal Worker$48,120
- Structural Iron and Steel Worker$59,230
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$58,240
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$45,070
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$51,730
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$95,290
- Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$59,980
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$74,010
- Heating$48,430
- Helpers--Installation$36,590
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$62,990
- Installation$49,040
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$38,930
- Millwright$61,380
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$63,030
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$60,510
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$66,410
- Tire Repairer and Changer$34,160
Production
- Baker$42,580
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$35,770
- Coating$42,950
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$50,300
- Cutting$40,920
- Extruding$38,370
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,940
- Furnace$48,110
- Helpers--Production Worker$35,080
- Inspector$38,500
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$30,180
- Machinist$50,850
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$53,050
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$57,460
- Molder$47,770
- Molding$38,140
- Multiple Machine Tool Setter$48,770
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$61,680
- Printing Press Operator$35,350
- Sawing Machine Setter$37,440
- Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$49,920
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$51,870
- Welder$52,180
- Welding$82,250
- Woodworking Machine Setter$35,150
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$28,470
- Bus Driver$17,130
- Bus Driver$37,780
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$30,600
- Crane and Tower Operator$48,870
- Driver/Sales Worker$37,170
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$57,020
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$50,190
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$39,210
- Laborer and Freight$36,480
- Light Truck Driver$37,880
- Machine Feeder and Offbearer$32,830
- Packer and Packager$27,440
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$47,920
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$31,200
- Stocker and Order Filler$32,210
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Tuscaloosa, AL?
About $53,080 a year ($25.52 an hour): the average of the 294 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Tuscaloosa, AL?
Physician ($243,500), Nurse Anesthetist ($195,700), Chief Executive ($164,800).
What are the most common jobs in Tuscaloosa, AL?
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator (7,320 jobs), Retail Salesperson (2,990 jobs), Cashier (2,660 jobs).
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.