Foresters Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

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

Median annual salary $80,320 +13.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.61
10th percentile $57,080
90th percentile $82,080
Employed locally 30
National median $70,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,080
    25th
    $58,290
    50th (median)
    $80,320
    75th
    $80,710
    90th
    $82,080

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Foresters salary vs area income 134% Median Foresters salary is 34% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Foresters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,470
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,520
    Fresno, CA $102,540
    Redding, CA $101,520
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $101,150
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $98,920

    Nearby metros — Foresters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $98,870
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $89,810
    Alaska $85,550
    Salem, OR $85,150
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $83,680
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $82,310

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $69,710
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $65,630
    Chemical Technicians $54,570
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $47,470
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $91,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Foresters make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Foresters in Tuscaloosa, AL is $38.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.46 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Foresters salaries?

    The median Foresters salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 13.7% above the national median of $70,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Foresters in Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Foresters (10th percentile) earn around $57,080 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,290.