Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

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

Median annual salary $60,480 -4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,600
90th percentile $72,940
Employed locally 390
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,600
    25th
    $48,600
    50th (median)
    $60,480
    75th
    $60,780
    90th
    $72,940

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 101% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 1% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $105,610
    Merced, CA $105,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $104,990
    Visalia, CA $103,560
    Modesto, CA $101,900
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $101,620

    Nearby metros — Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $105,610
    Visalia, CA $103,560
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,590
    California $96,820
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $93,940
    Walla Walla, WA $87,920

    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
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$24,320
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$27,580
    English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$55,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 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 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 4% below the national median of $62,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $48,600 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,600.