Pharmacists Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

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

Median annual salary $130,890 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $62.93
10th percentile $71,730
90th percentile $154,530
Employed locally 340
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,730
    25th
    $104,730
    50th (median)
    $130,890
    75th
    $138,620
    90th
    $154,530

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 218% Median Pharmacists salary is 118% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $203,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510

    Nearby metros — Pharmacists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Salinas, CA $169,050
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $167,910
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $167,040

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$68,790
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$49,110
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,650
    Nurse Practitioners$109,610
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$47,060
    Psychiatric Technicians$35,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Tuscaloosa, AL is $62.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.85 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 4.8% below the national median of $137,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $71,730 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,730.