Median DOL Salary
$92,870
Total DOL Filings
790
Companies Hiring
102
Cost of Living Index
87.9
National avg = 100Location vs National
Tuscaloosa, AL$92,870
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 52.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Tuscaloosa
Highest-Paying Occupations in Tuscaloosa
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $135,000 | +66.6% | 21 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $95,000 | +7.4% | 7 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $95,000 | -8% | 35 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $70,000 | +6.9% | 17 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $70,000 | -15.5% | 10 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,500 | -8.9% | 5 |
| Industrial Engineers | $68,881 | -30.5% | 6 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $68,000 | -14.3% | 11 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $67,000 | -14% | 5 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $67,000 | -20.4% | 13 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $67,000 | +2% | 17 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,500 | N/A | 9 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,000 | +4.9% | 8 |
| Physical Therapists | $62,462 | -35.6% | 7 |
| Statisticians | $54,490 | -19.3% | 10 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $50,500 | +22.7% | 6 |
| Physicists | $47,476 | -58.6% | 6 |
| Materials Scientists | $47,429 | N/A | 6 |
| Chemists | $46,717 | -51.3% | 11 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $43,720 | -33.6% | 9 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Alabama
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Alabama.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, Pathologists | $238,020 | 60 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $229,820 | 30 |
| Orthodontists | $222,010 | 130 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $204,570 | 80 |
| Pediatricians, General | $202,330 | 330 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $198,930 | 380 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $181,490 | N/A |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $179,160 | 1,410 |
| Chief Executives | $164,400 | 830 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $157,520 | 3,480 |
Salary Trend in Tuscaloosa, AL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Tuscaloosa, AL has a cost of living index of 87.9, which is 12.1% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $113,766 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $135,000 | $153,584 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $95,000 | $108,077 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $95,000 | $108,077 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $70,000 | $79,636 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $70,000 | $79,636 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Tuscaloosa, AL stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Tuscaloosa, AL
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.