Occupational Therapists pay range in Tuscaloosa
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $116,830 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Tuscaloosa earn between $77,430 and $113,720.
- $72K10th
- $77K25th
- $101KMedian
- $114K75th
- $117K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $97,890 | $8,158 | $47.06 |
| Median | $100,760 | $8,397 | $48.44 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,430 | $6,452 | $37.23 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $113,720 | $9,477 | $54.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Tuscaloosa vs. Alabama and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Tuscaloosa earn about the same as the Alabama average ($95,760) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa | $97,890 | $100,760 | $72,080 | $116,830 | 60 |
| Alabama | $95,760 | $94,050 | $76,670 | $123,870 | 1,500 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in Tuscaloosa
On the average salary of $97,890, a single filer in Tuscaloosa takes home about $73,676 a year, or $6,140 a month and $2,834 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% 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 occupational therapists? 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 $97,890 buys what about $111,591 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Tuscaloosa ($45,220). A typical home costs $223,201, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Alabama cities
Tuscaloosa ranks 1st of 10 Alabama metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Tuscaloosa$97,890
- Birmingham$97,770
- Gadsden$94,960
- Decatur$94,700
- Dothan$94,450
- Auburn$94,330
- Huntsville$93,670
- Mobile$92,720
- Montgomery$91,660
- Florence$90,810
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in Tuscaloosa: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Tuscaloosa?
$47.06 an hour on average, and $48.44 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Tuscaloosa?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,430, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Tuscaloosa?
About $73,676 a year ($6,140 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $97,890. City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Tuscaloosa than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
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 29-1122; area Tuscaloosa, AL (46220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 0.53, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.53).
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