Teachers and Instructors, All Other Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

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

Median annual salary $62,130 -4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $28,800
90th percentile $94,240
Employed locally 80
National median $64,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,800
    25th
    $28,800
    50th (median)
    $62,130
    75th
    $80,870
    90th
    $94,240

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary vs area income 104% Median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary is 4% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teachers and Instructors, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rhode Island $125,420
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $119,060
    Salinas, CA $110,760
    Napa, CA $108,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,780

    Nearby metros — Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $110,760
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Salisbury, MD $98,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $96,920
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $95,760
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $94,750

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $50,080
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,960
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,390
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,480
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $24,320
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $27,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Teachers and Instructors, All Other make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Tuscaloosa, AL is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Teachers and Instructors, All Other salaries?

    The median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 4% below the national median of $64,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Teachers and Instructors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $28,800 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,800.