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Tuscaloosa, AL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($17.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 17% from the last 14 days)

Tuscaloosa, AL job market overview (May 2026)

The Tuscaloosa, AL job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 171 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 / Manager34——
Retail Associate23—$17.50/hr n=3
Server / Host13——
Crew / Cashier9——
Cook / Kitchen7——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time19—$17.57/hr n=6
Full-time11——
Temporary3——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail106—$17.57/hr n=8
Food Service / Restaurants55——
Consumer Goods29—$17.57/hr n=8
Healthcare12——
Financial Services3——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager34
  • Retail Associate23
  • Server / Host13
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Cook / Kitchen7
  • Restaurant Manager / GM6

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

  • Retail106
  • Food Service / Restaurants55
  • Consumer Goods29
  • Healthcare12
  • Financial Services3
  • Manufacturing2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified137 · 80%
  • Part-time19 · 11%
  • Full-time11 · 6%
  • Temporary3 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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