Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

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

Median annual salary $82,750 +14.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $54,330
90th percentile $115,990
National median $72,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,330
    25th
    $54,330
    50th (median)
    $82,750
    75th
    $82,750
    90th
    $115,990

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 138% Median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 38% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $127,090
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $104,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $103,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,290
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,170
    Ann Arbor, MI $101,840

    Nearby metros — Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,290
    California $85,560
    Alaska $80,070
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $77,300
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $76,920
    Auburn-Opelika, AL $76,400

    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 Education Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Education 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 Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 14.8% above the national median of $72,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $54,330 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,330.