SOC 25-1042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary — Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Tuscaloosa, AL is $80,860 per year, close to the national median of $84,620 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Tuscaloosa, AL is $80,860 per year, close to the national median of $84,620 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $59,810 and $125,620. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $49,140 and the ninetieth at $160,530.
Employment stands at 160, or 1.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Birmingham records the highest median at $100,610. Of the 294 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 48th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,140 | −41.9% |
| 25th | $59,810 | −29.3% |
| Median (50th) | $80,860 | −4.4% |
| 75th | $125,620 | +48.5% |
| 90th | $160,530 | +89.7% |
| Mean | $96,460 | +14.0% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham | $100,610 | 310 | |
| 2 | Auburn | $81,440 | 230 | |
| 3 | Montgomery | $79,160 | 70 | |
| 4 | Mobile | $78,300 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tuscaloosa run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $80,860 goes as far as $91,059 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,860as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$91,059US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,860 a year, 4.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,140 to $160,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Birmingham, at $100,610.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Tuscaloosa, AL?
The median annual wage is $80,860, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $84,620, so pay in Tuscaloosa, AL is 4.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Tuscaloosa, AL earns more than $160,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,140 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Birmingham, at $100,610 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Tuscaloosa, AL. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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