Legislators Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

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

Median annual salary $28,980 -35.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $19,750
90th percentile $63,820
Employed locally 50
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,750
    25th
    $22,910
    50th (median)
    $28,980
    75th
    $41,760
    90th
    $63,820

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Legislators salary vs area income 48% Median Legislators salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Legislators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Utica-Rome, NY $173,280
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $157,080
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $141,990
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $138,380
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $137,740
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,960

    Nearby metros — Legislators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $157,080
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $141,990
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $81,450
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $64,420
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,400
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $62,740

    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 Legislators make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Legislators 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 Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 35.3% below the national median of $44,810. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $19,750 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,910.