Top Paying Jobs in Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa, AL has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 22,210 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($243,530), Nurse Anesthetists ($195,660), Chief Executives ($164,810). The cost of living index is 87.72 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,169/month.
$88K
Avg. median salary
87.72
Cost of living index
$1,169
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Tuscaloosa
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Managers, All Other | Management | $88K | $42.19/hr |
| 42 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $87K | $41.9/hr |
| 43 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $87K | $41.67/hr |
| 44 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $86K | $41.4/hr |
| 45 | Database Administrators | Technology | $86K | $41.25/hr |
| 46 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $85K | $40.99/hr |
| 47 | Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | Production & Manufacturing | $82K | $39.54/hr |
| 48 | Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $81K | N/A |
| 49 | Lodging Managers | Management | $80K | $38.58/hr |
| 50 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $80K | $38.29/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Tuscaloosa
Cost of living vs. national average-12.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,169/mo
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