Tuscaloosa City Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 1,000 educators and 20,000 students enrolled at the 35 schools managed by Tuscaloosa City Schools. The tables below display teacher salaries at Tuscaloosa City Schools. The data has been gathered through several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Tuscaloosa City Schools Teacher Salary Details
This table lists the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Tuscaloosa and surrounding areas. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $23,240 | $18,260-$29,910 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $52,990 | $46,230 - $60,740 |
| Middle School Teacher | $52,970 | $46,710 - $62,420 |
| High School Teacher | $55,410 | $47,880 - $62,940 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Tuscaloosa, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below details the average salary for special education teachers are employed by Tuscaloosa City Schools and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $53,490 | $46,940 - $58,100 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Tuscaloosa, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Tuscaloosa area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $87,370 | $66,220 - $100,120 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $64,630 | $46,190 - $75,520 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Tuscaloosa, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Tuscaloosa City Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,105 | $16,939 |
| Administrators | $16,406 | $18,117 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Tuscaloosa City Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Tuscaloosa City Schools. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Tuscaloosa City Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,108 | 1,205 | 1,007 |
| Preschool Teachers | 12 | 8 | 10 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 108 | 116 | 110 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 519 | 587 | 599 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 470 | 493 | 289 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 21 | - | 13 |
| Teaching Assistants | 119 | - | 125 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Tuscaloosa City Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | - | 139 | |
| District Support Staff | 20 | - | 15 |
| School Administrators | 55 | - | 95 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 65 | - | 39 |
| Librarians | 33 | - | 35 |
| Guidance Counselors | 39 | - | 40 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 27 | - | 27 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 12 | - | 13 |
Tuscaloosa City Schools Schools
We have listed the 35 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Tuscaloosa City Schools in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Tuscaloosa City Schools (26 Schools)
- Pickens County School District (10 Schools)
- Bibb County School District (10 Schools)
- Greene County School District (6 Schools)
- Hale County School District (8 Schools)
Tuscaloosa City Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Brookwood (2)
- Buhl (3)
- Coker (1)
- Cottondale (2)
- Duncanville (2)
- Fosters (1)
- Holt (1)
- Mccalla (1)
- Moundville (1)
- Northport (14)
- Tuscaloosa (4)
- Vance (2)
Teaching in Brookwood
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood Elementary School 16049 Hwy 216 Brookwood AL 35444 (205) 342-2668 | KG-5 | 32 | 552 |
| Brookwood High School 15981 Hwy 216 Brookwood AL 35444 (205) 342-2777 | 9-12 | 57 | 958 |
Teaching in Buhl
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buhl Elementary School 11968 Buhl School Rd Buhl AL 35446 (205) 342-2640 | KG-5 | 11 | 179 |
| Sipsey Valley High Sch 15815 Romulus Rd Buhl AL 35446 (205) 342-2850 | 9-12 | 27 | 486 |
| Sipsey Valley Middle Sch 15815 Romulus Rd Buhl AL 35446 (205) 342-2870 | 6-8 | 18 | 389 |
Teaching in Coker
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Elementary School 11629 Westwood School Rd Coker AL 35452 (205) 342-2666 | KG-5 | 18 | 311 |
Teaching in Cottondale
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottondale Elementary School 2301 Cottondale Ln Cottondale AL 35453 (205) 342-2642 | KG-5 | 21 | 388 |
| Davis-Emerson Middle School 1500 Bulldog Blvd Cottondale AL 35453 (205) 342-2750 | 6-8 | 22 | 363 |
Teaching in Duncanville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncanville Middle School 11205 Eagle Parkway Duncanville AL 35456 (205) 342-2830 | 6-8 | 22 | 488 |
| Maxwell Elementary School 11370 Monticello Dr Duncanville AL 35456 (205) 342-2656 | KG-5 | 29 | 548 |
Teaching in Fosters
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtlewood Elementary School 14701 Gainsville Rd Fosters AL 35463 (205) 342-2658 | KG-5 | 14 | 252 |
Teaching in Holt
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holt High School 3801 Alabama Ave Ne Holt AL 35404 (205) 342-2768 | 9-12 | 25 | 409 |
Teaching in Mccalla
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake View Elementary School 21610 Youngblood Parkway Mccalla AL 35111 (205) 342-2951 | PK-5 | 39 | 648 |
Teaching in Moundville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy Elementary 11950 Upper Hull Rd Moundville AL 35474 (205) 342-2840 | KG-5 | 21 | 365 |
Teaching in Northport
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collins-Riverside Middle School 1400 3rd St Northport AL 35476 (205) 342-2680 | 6-8 | 28 | 469 |
| Crestmont Elementary School 2400 34th Ave Northport AL 35476 (205) 342-2695 | PK-5 | 18 | 352 |
| Echols Middle School 2701 Echols Ave Northport AL 35476 (205) 342-2884 | 6-8 | 34 | 675 |
| Faucett-Vestavia Elementary School 1150 Vestavia Circle Northport AL 35473 (205) 342-2646 | KG-5 | 29 | 430 |
| Flatwoods Elementary School 3800 66th Ave Northport AL 35473 (205) 342-2648 | PK-5 | 22 | 369 |
| Holt Elementary School 2300 26th Ave Northport AL 35476 (205) 342-2650 | PK-5 | 34 | 444 |
| Huntington Place Elementary School 11601 Huntington Place Northport AL 35475 (205) 342-2652 | KG-5 | 22 | 478 |
| Matthews Elementary School 1225 Rice Mine Rd Northport AL 35476 (205) 342-2654 | KG-5 | 24 | 437 |
| Northport Elementary School 13695 Frankie Thomas Trace Northport AL 35475 (205) 342-2862 | PK-5 | 36 | 577 |
| Northside High School 19230 Northside Parkway Northport AL 35475 (205) 342-2755 | 9-12 | 28 | 450 |
| Northside Middle School 19130 Northside Parkway Northport AL 35475 (205) 342-2740 | 6-8 | 18 | 363 |
| Sprayberry Regional Education Center School 1324 Rice Mine Rd Northport AL 35476 (205) 342-2660 | PK-12 | 13 | 67 |
| Tuscaloosa County High School 12500 Wildcat Dr Northport AL 35475 (205) 342-2670 | 9-12 | 78 | 1,489 |
| Walker Elementary School 13051 Northside Rd Northport AL 35475 (205) 342-2664 | KG-5 | 39 | 650 |
Teaching in Tuscaloosa
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Englewood Elementary School 10300 Old Greensboro Rd Tuscaloosa AL 35405 (205) 342-2644 | 3-5 | 25 | 538 |
| Hillcrest High School 300 Patriot Parkway Tuscaloosa AL 35405 (205) 342-2800 | 9-12 | 73 | 1,334 |
| Hillcrest Middle School 401 Hillcrest School Rd Tuscaloosa AL 35405 (205) 342-2820 | 6-8 | 28 | 605 |
| Taylorville Primary School 350 Bobby Miller Parkway Tuscaloosa AL 35405 (205) 342-2939 | KG-2 | 38 | 531 |
Teaching in Vance
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood Middle School 17021 Brookwood Parkway Vance AL 35490 (205) 342-2748 | 6-8 | 35 | 806 |
| Vance Elementary School 18202 Hwy 11 North Vance AL 35490 (205) 342-2697 | KG-5 | 29 | 460 |