Construction Managers Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

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

Median annual salary $87,540 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $42.09
10th percentile $60,320
90th percentile $162,590
Employed locally 420
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,320
    25th
    $73,760
    50th (median)
    $87,540
    75th
    $119,730
    90th
    $162,590

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 146% Median Construction Managers salary is 46% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,870
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $156,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $151,980
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $151,590
    Massachusetts $147,750
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $140,980

    Nearby metros — Construction Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $151,980
    Alaska $135,630
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $134,630
    Vallejo, CA $131,880
    California $129,000
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $128,510

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $99,170
    Medical and Health Services Managers $89,110
    Food Service Managers $58,150
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $48,880
    Industrial Production Managers $123,850
    Financial Managers $126,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Tuscaloosa, AL is $42.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.99 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 18.2% below the national median of $106,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Managers in Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $60,320 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,760.