SOC 25-1123 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary — Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Tuscaloosa, AL is $61,430 a year, trailing the national median of $78,760 by 22.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Tuscaloosa, AL is $61,430 a year, trailing the national median of $78,760 by 22.0%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $48,690 and $75,450. The lowest tenth earn under $48,690, while the highest tenth earn more than $98,860.
The area has 130 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 3.26 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Birmingham records the highest median at $65,740. Of the 294 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 96th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,690 | −38.2% |
| 25th | $48,690 | −38.2% |
| Median (50th) | $61,430 | −22.0% |
| 75th | $75,450 | −4.2% |
| 90th | $98,860 | +25.5% |
| Mean | $66,840 | −15.1% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham | $65,740 | 160 | |
| 2 | Montgomery | $64,900 | 100 | |
| 3 | Auburn | $64,410 | 100 | |
| 4 | Mobile | $59,710 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tuscaloosa run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $61,430 goes as far as $69,178 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,178US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,430 a year, 22.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,690 to $98,860 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Birmingham, at $65,740.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Tuscaloosa, AL?
The median annual wage is $61,430, 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 $78,760, so pay in Tuscaloosa, AL is 22.0% 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 $98,860 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,690 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 $65,740 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 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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