Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

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

Median annual salary $37,160 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.87
10th percentile $21,340
90th percentile $60,340
Employed locally 220
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,340
    25th
    $26,430
    50th (median)
    $37,160
    75th
    $43,190
    90th
    $60,340

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 62% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Driver/Sales Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,920

    Nearby metros — Driver/Sales Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $46,500
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,330
    Vallejo, CA $45,620

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,410
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,330
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,550
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,570
    Light Truck Drivers $37,450
    Bus Drivers, School $19,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Driver/Sales Workers make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Tuscaloosa, AL is $17.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.42 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Driver/Sales Workers salaries?

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 0.1% above the national median of $37,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Driver/Sales Workers in Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,340 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,430.