Lodging Managers pay range in Tuscaloosa
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,090 a year or less, while the top 10% make $105,610 or more. The middle half of lodging managers in Tuscaloosa earn between $62,820 and $81,670.
- $46K10th
- $63K25th
- $80KMedian
- $82K75th
- $106K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $76,300 | $6,358 | $36.68 |
| Median | $80,240 | $6,687 | $38.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,820 | $5,235 | $30.20 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,670 | $6,806 | $39.26 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lodging Managers pay in Tuscaloosa vs. Alabama and the U.S.
Lodging managers in Tuscaloosa earn about the same as the Alabama average ($76,570) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($78,740). At the median the gap is +16% against the U.S. median of $69,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa | $76,300 | $80,240 | $46,090 | $105,610 | 40 |
| Alabama | $76,570 | $69,420 | $45,750 | $104,370 | 570 |
| United States | $78,740 | $69,250 | $40,070 | $128,880 | 42,620 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Lodging Managers salary after taxes in Tuscaloosa
On the average salary of $76,300, a single filer in Tuscaloosa takes home about $59,330 a year, or $4,944 a month and $2,282 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Is Tuscaloosa a good place for lodging managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tuscaloosa area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.7), so the average $76,300 buys what about $86,979 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Tuscaloosa ($45,220). A typical home costs $223,201, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Lodging Managers salary in other Alabama cities
Tuscaloosa ranks 5th of 7 Alabama metro areas for this job; Daphne pays the most ($91,720).
- Daphne$91,720
- Auburn$79,930
- Birmingham$77,510
- Huntsville$77,370
- Tuscaloosa$76,300
- Montgomery$75,680
- Mobile$73,970
Highest-paying cities for lodging managers
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($131,680).
- Seattle, WA$131,680
- Denver, CO$126,100
- Napa, CA$121,290
- Kahului, HI$120,780
- Honolulu, HI$118,610
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Lodging Managers salary in Tuscaloosa: questions
How much do lodging managers make an hour in Tuscaloosa?
$36.68 an hour on average, and $38.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lodging managers salary in Tuscaloosa?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,090 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lodging managers take-home pay in Tuscaloosa?
About $59,330 a year ($4,944 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $76,300. City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Do lodging managers earn more in Tuscaloosa than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than the U.S. average for this job ($78,740).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9081; area Tuscaloosa, AL (46220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.20, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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