salary$114,100 a year$55 an hour · median pay in the Tuscaloosa, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$61,050per year
Top pay (top 10%)$214,030per year
Jobs in the area190people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Tuscaloosa?
Cheap. Rent of $1,248 a month takes 13.1% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Tuscaloosa, AL?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Tuscaloosa, AL area is $114,100 a year ($55 an hour). Most earn between $61,050 and $214,030.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Tuscaloosa?
Typical rent of $1,248 a month takes 13.1% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area.