Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Tuscaloosa
294 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Tuscaloosa belongs to Bus Drivers, School, at $17,130 per year. The highest is $243,530.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bus Drivers, School | $17,130 | 680 | |
| 2 | Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $21,690 | 540 | |
| 3 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $22,030 | 220 | |
| 4 | Childcare Workers | $22,040 | 150 | |
| 5 | Cooks, Short Order | $22,110 | 150 | |
| 6 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,460 | 270 | |
| 7 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $24,630 | 2,360 | |
| 8 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $24,640 | 290 | |
| 9 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $25,340 | 290 | |
| 10 | Residential Advisors | $26,170 | 180 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $243,530 | 170 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $195,660 | 90 |
| Chief Executives | $164,810 | 40 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $140,070 | 100 |
| Pharmacists | $132,430 | 320 |
| Financial Managers | $130,000 | 240 |
| Facilities Managers | $129,880 | 50 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $126,270 | 210 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $125,100 | 50 |
| Computer Network Architects | $124,860 | 80 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $123,390 | 240 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $116,660 | 60 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $115,750 | 60 |
| Electrical Engineers | $114,980 | 70 |
| Purchasing Managers | $114,960 | 60 |
| Lawyers | $114,100 | 190 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $110,520 | 90 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $110,460 | 300 |
| Sales Managers | $108,750 | 120 |
| Physical Therapists | $106,450 | 120 |
| Human Resources Managers | $105,020 | 80 |
| Software Developers | $104,870 | 290 |
| Industrial Engineers | $104,840 | 700 |
| General and Operations Managers | $101,210 | 1,210 |
| Physician Assistants | $101,120 | 30 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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