salary$29,630 a year$14 an hour · median pay in the Tuscaloosa, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$22,340per year
Top pay (top 10%)$44,170per year
Jobs in the area2,990people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Tuscaloosa?
Expensive. Rent of $1,248 a month takes 50.5% of the median retail salesperson salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make in Tuscaloosa, AL?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Tuscaloosa, AL area is $29,630 a year ($14 an hour). Most earn between $22,340 and $44,170.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Tuscaloosa?
Typical rent of $1,248 a month takes 50.5% of the median retail salesperson salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area.