Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary
in Tuscaloosa, AL
- Middle 50%
- $49,150–$74,070
- vs U.S. median
- -14%
- Metro rank
- #295 of 501
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro earn a median of $61,630 a year, based on BLS estimates for 830 jobs (May 2025). That is 14% below the U.S. median of $72,040 and 1% below the AL statewide median of $61,990. It ranks #295 of 501 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE830 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in other AL metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | $64,220 |
| Decatur, AL | $63,350 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $63,110 |
| Birmingham, AL | $62,650 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $62,440 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $62,400 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $62,080 |
| Montgomery, AL | $61,720 |
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Questions
What is the average Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Tuscaloosa?
The BLS median is $61,630 a year (May 2025). Half of the 830 jobs pay between $49,150 and $74,070. The 10th percentile is $46,820 and the 90th is $74,970.
Is Tuscaloosa a high-paying metro for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education?
That is 14% below the U.S. median of $72,040 and 1% below the AL statewide median of $61,990. It ranks #295 of 501 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.