Sales Managers Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

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

Median annual salary $114,000 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $54.81
10th percentile $66,790
90th percentile $218,360
Employed locally 120
National median $138,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,790
    25th
    $83,430
    50th (median)
    $114,000
    75th
    $162,320
    90th
    $218,360

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Managers salary vs area income 190% Median Sales Managers salary is 90% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $214,350
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $211,670
    Delaware $201,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $200,450
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $188,070
    Boulder, CO $183,880

    Nearby metros — Sales Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $200,450
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $176,620
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $172,910
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $168,770
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $167,210
    Glens Falls, NY $165,410

    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 Sales Managers make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Managers in Tuscaloosa, AL is $54.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $91.56 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Sales Managers salaries?

    The median Sales Managers salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 17.4% below the national median of $138,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales Managers in Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Sales Managers (10th percentile) earn around $66,790 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,430.