Physician Assistants Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

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

Median annual salary $101,120 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $48.62
10th percentile $96,040
90th percentile $129,180
Employed locally 30
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,040
    25th
    $97,660
    50th (median)
    $101,120
    75th
    $122,970
    90th
    $129,180

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 169% Median Physician Assistants salary is 69% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    Nearby metros — Physician Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $164,750
    Salinas, CA $163,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $163,190
    California $161,080

    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 Physician Assistants make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Tuscaloosa, AL is $48.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.10 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 24.1% below the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physician Assistants in Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $96,040 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,660.