Jobs in Tuscaloosa, AL
172 active postings tracked in Tuscaloosa, AL · collapsed to 148 roles.
Tuscaloosa, AL Job Market Score
- 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 172 active job postings tracked here, 53% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 53% of postings in Tuscaloosa, AL have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 16 new postings have appeared this week — about 9% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 47 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3546+ days.
- 6% of postings list a salary range (10 of 172).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $17.57/hr, with 80% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Texas Roadhouse, and Walgreens.
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.
- 172Active postings
- 16Posted this week
- 92Open 30+ days53% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 6%List salary10 of 172
- 80%Hourly8 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $17.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 47dMedian agep90 3546d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
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
Top sectors
- Retail106
- Food Service / Restaurants55
- Consumer Goods30
- Healthcare12
- Financial Services3
- Manufacturing2
Employment mix
- Unspecified137 · 80%
- Part-time20 · 12%
- Full-time11 · 6%
- Temporary3 · 2%
- Contract1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Tuscaloosa, Alabama · careers.ulta.com
posted 3 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1474388-1)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Tuscaloosa, AL · pandacareers.com
posted 5 months ago
- Catering LeadFood Service
Panera Bread · Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
posted 6 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1351908-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Tuscaloosa, AL · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- Beauty Advisor 10583 (Inside Sales) Sally BeautyBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Tuscaloosa, Alabama · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 11 months ago
- Elite StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Tuscaloosa, Alabama · careers.ulta.com
posted 0 years ago
- Master StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Tuscaloosa, Alabama · careers.ulta.com
posted 0 years ago
- StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Tuscaloosa, Alabama · careers.ulta.com
posted 1 year ago
- Retail Operations Manager
PetSmart · Tuscaloosa, Alabama · careers.petsmart.com
$18–$28.50/hr · posted 1 year ago
- Retail Operations SupervisorRetail Associate
PetSmart · Tuscaloosa, Alabama · careers.petsmart.com
$13.66–$18.66/hr · posted 1 year ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Tuscaloosa, Alabama · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$17.57/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Tuscaloosa, Alabama · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$17.50/hr · posted 2 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in TUSCALOOSA, AL S23593Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Tuscaloosa, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in TUSCALOOSA, AL S23593Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Tuscaloosa, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in TUSCALOOSA, AL S23593Retail Associate
Dollar General · Tuscaloosa, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in TUSCALOOSA, AL S23593Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Tuscaloosa, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in TUSCALOOSA, AL S23107Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Tuscaloosa, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in TUSCALOOSA, AL S23107Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Tuscaloosa, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in TUSCALOOSA, AL S23107Retail Associate
Dollar General · Tuscaloosa, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in TUSCALOOSA, AL S23107Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Tuscaloosa, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- Pet Trainer
PetSmart · Tuscaloosa, Alabama · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$17.57/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Tuscaloosa, Alabama · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$17.50/hr · posted 8 years ago