salary$58,400 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Tuscaloosa, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,530per year
Top pay (top 10%)$87,400per year
Jobs in the area450people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Tuscaloosa?
OK. Rent of $1,248 a month takes 25.6% of the median firefighter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in Tuscaloosa, AL?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Tuscaloosa, AL area is $58,400 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $36,530 and $87,400.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Tuscaloosa?
Typical rent of $1,248 a month takes 25.6% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area.