Occupational Therapists Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

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

Median annual salary $96,530 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $46.41
10th percentile $66,960
90th percentile $130,510
Employed locally 50
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,960
    25th
    $76,770
    50th (median)
    $96,530
    75th
    $109,730
    90th
    $130,510

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 161% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 61% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $133,850
    Vallejo, CA $129,830
    Chico, CA $128,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $126,220

    Nearby metros — Occupational Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,720
    Vallejo, CA $129,830
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $126,220
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $124,270
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $123,690
    California $119,470

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $68,790
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,110
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,650
    Pharmacists $130,890
    Nurse Practitioners $109,610
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $47,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Tuscaloosa, AL is $46.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.17 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 1.8% below the national median of $98,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Therapists in Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $66,960 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,770.