Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Tuscaloosa is 210.
  • Nurse Practitioners in Tuscaloosa earn an average of $106,180 per year or $51.05 per hour.
  • The percentage of Alabama Nurse Practitioners who work in Tuscaloosa is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Practitioners who work in Tuscaloosa is less than 1%.

Rankings for Tuscaloosa

  • Ranks #3 in Alabama for salary and #7 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in Alabama for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #386 in the nation for salary and #380 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #226 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Alabama

Tuscaloosa Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $106,180 or $51.05 per hour which is 3% more than the Alabama average salary of $102,410.

AverageTuscaloosaAlabama% Difference
Hourly Wage$51.05$49.243.68%
Annual Salary$106,180$102,4103.68%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Tuscaloosa Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $106,180 or $51.05 per hour which is 10% less than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.

AverageTuscaloosaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$51.05$56.75-10.04%
Annual Salary$106,180$118,040-10.05%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in Tuscaloosa earns an average annual salary of $119,424 which compares to the Alabama average annual salary of $102,410. per year.

Cost-of-living in Tuscaloosa is 11% less than the Alabama average, which means Tuscaloosa residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Alabama average.

  • Alabama average salary is $102,410.
  • Alabama cost-of-living adjusted salary is $114,745.
  • Tuscaloosa average salary is $106,180.
  • Tuscaloosa cost-of-living adjusted salary is $119,424.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Tuscaloosa$106,18088.91%$119,424
Alabama$102,41089.25%$114,745
U.S.$118,040$118,040
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Tuscaloosa, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $81,620 and $110,730 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $128,920, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $77,770, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year21Under $77,770
15%2 – 4 years32$77,770 – $81,620
25%5 – 9 years52$81,620 – $100,030
25%10 – 14 years52$100,030 – $110,730
15%15 – 20 years32$100,030 – $128,920
10%20+ years21Above $128,920
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $106,180, Tuscaloosa Nurse Practitioners tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($200,720).

However, Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($27,560), LPNs ($42,270), Registered Nurses ($61,370), and Nursing Instructors ($96,930).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$200,720
Nurse Practitioners$106,180
Nursing Instructors $96,930
Registered Nurses$61,370
LPNs$42,270
Nursing Assistants$27,560
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Tuscaloosa Nurse Practitioners

The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Tuscaloosa is 210.

Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $106,180 per year or $51.05 per hour in Tuscaloosa.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Tuscaloosa Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $119,424 per year or $57 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Tuscaloosa are Nurse Anesthetists($200,720), Nurse Practitioners($106,180), Nursing Instructors ($96,930).


Additional Salary Reports for Nurse Practitioners in Alabama cities and Metros and U.S. States.

Official Data Sources for Nurse Practitioners: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data