Lawyers Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

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

Median annual salary $102,840 -32% vs national
Median hourly $49.44
10th percentile $52,530
90th percentile $180,690
Employed locally 210
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,530
    25th
    $70,380
    50th (median)
    $102,840
    75th
    $136,170
    90th
    $180,690

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 171% Median Lawyers salary is 71% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Lawyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $205,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    California $197,790

    Nearby metros — Lawyers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    California $197,790
    Vallejo, CA $196,980
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $191,880
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $180,940
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $173,160

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $42,840
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $46,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Tuscaloosa, AL is $49.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.90 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 32% below the national median of $151,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $52,530 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,380.