Accountants and Auditors Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $73,390 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.29
10th percentile $48,770
90th percentile $120,520
Employed locally 990
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,770
    25th
    $58,240
    50th (median)
    $73,390
    75th
    $88,490
    90th
    $120,520

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Accountants and Auditors salary vs area income 122% Median Accountants and Auditors salary is 22% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Accountants and Auditors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,750
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,100
    District of Columbia $103,030
    New York $101,780
    New Jersey $101,340

    Nearby metros — Accountants and Auditors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,630
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $99,440
    California $96,360
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $95,680
    Vallejo, CA $93,310
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $90,610

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Human Resources Specialists $66,420
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $51,910
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $65,100
    Logisticians $82,820
    Loan Officers $61,240
    Compliance Officers $68,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Tuscaloosa, AL is $35.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.19 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 10.1% below the national median of $81,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Accountants and Auditors in Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $48,770 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,240.