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Tuscaloosa, AL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 15% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($17.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)

Tuscaloosa, AL job market overview (May 2026)

The Tuscaloosa, AL job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 175 active job postings tracked here, 54% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Tuscaloosa, AL job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager35——
Retail Associate21—$17.50/hr n=3
Server / Host13——
Crew / Cashier8——
Cook / Kitchen7——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time15—$17.57/hr n=6
Full-time14——
Temporary3——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail101—$17.57/hr n=8
Food Service / Restaurants63——
Consumer Goods29—$17.57/hr n=8
Healthcare12——
Financial Services3——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager35
  • Retail Associate21
  • Server / Host13
  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Cook / Kitchen7
  • Delivery Driver6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Waiters and Waitresses5
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Cooks, Restaurant3
  • Customer Service Representatives3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail101
  • Food Service / Restaurants63
  • Consumer Goods29
  • Healthcare12
  • Financial Services3
  • Manufacturing2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified142 · 81%
  • Part-time15 · 9%
  • Full-time14 · 8%
  • Temporary3 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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