Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

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

Median annual salary $109,400 +13.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,310
90th percentile $177,790
Employed locally 100
National median $96,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,310
    25th
    $88,440
    50th (median)
    $109,400
    75th
    $177,790
    90th
    $177,790

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 182% Median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 82% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lawrence, KS $170,660
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $166,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,920
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $161,710
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $161,010
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $154,420

    Nearby metros — Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $154,420
    California $137,450
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $124,350
    Auburn-Opelika, AL $123,290
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $110,140
    Valdosta, GA $107,060

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $50,080
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,960
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,390
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,480
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $24,320
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $27,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Tuscaloosa, AL is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 13.1% above the national median of $96,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $60,310 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,440.