salary$50,190 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Tuscaloosa, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,220per year
Top pay (top 10%)$75,350per year
Jobs in the area1,440people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Tuscaloosa?
OK. Rent of $1,248 a month takes 29.8% of the median truck driver salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Tuscaloosa, AL?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Tuscaloosa, AL area is $50,190 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $38,220 and $75,350.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Tuscaloosa?
Typical rent of $1,248 a month takes 29.8% of the median truck driver 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.