Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

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

Median annual salary $97,130 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $71,930
90th percentile $105,530
Employed locally 160
National median $104,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,930
    25th
    $78,330
    50th (median)
    $97,130
    75th
    $105,000
    90th
    $105,530

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary vs area income 162% Median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary is 62% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $171,470
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $170,150
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $165,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,500
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $162,250
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $161,370

    Nearby metros — Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,500
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $162,250
    Salinas, CA $159,590
    Visalia, CA $158,230
    Vallejo, CA $154,940
    California $151,890

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$99,170
    Medical and Health Services Managers$89,110
    Construction Managers$87,540
    Food Service Managers$58,150
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$48,880
    Industrial Production Managers$123,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary 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 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salaries?

    The median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 6.7% below the national median of $104,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary (10th percentile) earn around $71,930 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,330.