Software Developers Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

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

Median annual salary $98,790 -25.8% vs national
Median hourly $47.49
10th percentile $59,210
90th percentile $163,050
Employed locally 240
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,210
    25th
    $77,160
    50th (median)
    $98,790
    75th
    $124,220
    90th
    $163,050

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 165% Median Software Developers salary is 65% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    California $170,910
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $150,880
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $141,140
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $139,060
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $137,350

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$62,810
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$73,990
    Computer Systems Analysts$97,710
    Information Security Analysts$97,830
    Computer Network Architects$107,700
    Computer Occupations, All Other$113,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Tuscaloosa, AL is $47.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.66 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 25.8% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $59,210 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,160.