May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL
294 occupations
Across 294 occupations with published wages in Tuscaloosa, physicians, all other record the highest median at $243,530 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Tuscaloosa
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $243,530 | 170 | |
| 2 | Nurse Anesthetists | $195,660 | 90 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $164,810 | 40 | |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $140,070 | 100 | |
| 5 | Pharmacists | $132,430 | 320 | |
| 6 | Financial Managers | $130,000 | 240 | |
| 7 | Facilities Managers | $129,880 | 50 | |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $126,270 | 210 | |
| 9 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $125,100 | 50 | |
| 10 | Computer Network Architects | $124,860 | 80 | |
| 11 | Industrial Production Managers | $123,390 | 240 | |
| 12 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $116,660 | 60 | |
| 13 | Computer Occupations, All Other | $115,750 | 60 | |
| 14 | Electrical Engineers | $114,980 | 70 | |
| 15 | Purchasing Managers | $114,960 | 60 | |
| 16 | Lawyers | $114,100 | 190 | |
| 17 | Mechanical Engineers | $110,520 | 90 | |
| 18 | Nurse Practitioners | $110,460 | 300 | |
| 19 | Sales Managers | $108,750 | 120 | |
| 20 | Physical Therapists | $106,450 | 120 | |
| 21 | Human Resources Managers | $105,020 | 80 | |
| 22 | Software Developers | $104,870 | 290 | |
| 23 | Industrial Engineers | $104,840 | 700 | |
| 24 | General and Operations Managers | $101,210 | 1,210 | |
| 25 | Physician Assistants | $101,120 | 30 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 7,320 | $53,050 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,990 | $29,630 |
| Cashiers | 2,660 | $28,110 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,590 | $75,250 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,360 | $24,630 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 2,330 | $41,550 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,940 | $32,210 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,740 | $36,480 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,650 | $26,930 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 1,590 | $62,990 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Drivers, School | $17,130 | 680 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $21,690 | 540 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $22,030 | 220 |
| Childcare Workers | $22,040 | 150 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $22,110 | 150 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,460 | 270 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $24,630 | 2,360 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $24,640 | 290 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $25,340 | 290 |
| Residential Advisors | $26,170 | 180 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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