TCS -- Tuscaloosa City Schools

Teacher Salary and Benefits

Based on recent publications, over 700 teachers are employed at Tuscaloosa City Schools. The Tuscaloosa City Schools school district salary information presented below are obtained from several government agencies as listed under each table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.

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TCS Teacher Salary Details

The table below lists average salary and ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Tuscaloosa local area. 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 SalarySalary 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers are employed by TCS and surrounding area school districts.

 Average SalarySalary 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

See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Tuscaloosa area below.

 Average SalarySalary 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).

 DistrictAlabama
Teachers & Aides$15,660$16,940
Administrators$17,026$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.

 201220132014
Total Teachers727791716
Preschool Teachers273229
Kindergarten Teachers748184
Elementary School Teachers332381420
Middle & High School Teachers294297183

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.

 20122014
Supervisors & Coordinators16-35
Teaching Assistants102-104

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.

 20122014
Total Administrators & Staff-102
District Administrators19-18
District Support Staff32-21
School Administrators38-54
School Administrative Support Staff24-27
Librarians22-22
Library Assistants & Technicians--10
Guidance Counselors31-31
Elementary School Guidance Counselors21-20
Middle & High School Guidance Counselors9-10

Tuscaloosa City Schools Schools

We have listed the 26 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Tuscaloosa City Schools in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.

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Tuscaloosa City Schools Map & Boundaries

Teaching in Cottondale

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Eastwood Middle School
6314 Mary Harmon Bryant Dr
Cottondale AL 35453
(205) 759-3613
6-8 37 562
Paul W Bryant High School
6315 Mary Harmon Bryant Dr
Cottondale AL 35453
(205) 759-3538
9-12 53 863

Teaching in Tuscaloosa

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Alberta Elementary School
315 Mcfarland Blvd East
Tuscaloosa AL 35404
(205) 759-3564
PK-5 24 285
Arcadia Elementary School
3740 Arcadia Dr
Tuscaloosa AL 35404
(205) 759-3567
PK-5 26 326
Central High School
905 15th St
Tuscaloosa AL 35401
(205) 759-3720
9-12 47 661
Central Primary School
1510 Dinah Washington Ave
Tuscaloosa AL 35401
(205) 759-3570
PK-5 26 350
Martin L King Jr Elementary School
2430 Martin L King Jr Blvd
Tuscaloosa AL 35401
(205) 759-3619
PK-5 30 362
Northington Elementary School
1300 21st St East
Tuscaloosa AL 35404
(205) 759-3622
PK-5 27 387
Northridge High School
2901 Northridge Rd
Tuscaloosa AL 35406
(205) 759-3590
9-12 73 1,246
Oak Hill School
3834 21st St
Tuscaloosa AL 35401
(205) 759-3629
6-12 18 45
Oakdale Primary School
5001 25th St
Tuscaloosa AL 35401
(205) 759-3626
PK-5 22 286
Rock Quarry Elementary School
2000 Rock Quarry Dr
Tuscaloosa AL 35406
(205) 759-8347
KG-5 38 576
Rock Quary Middle School
2100 Rock Quarry Dr
Tuscaloosa AL 35406
(205) 759-3700
6-8 32 552
Skyland Elementary School
408 Skyland Blvd East
Tuscaloosa AL 35405
(205) 759-3638
PK-5 29 376
Southview Elementary School
2601 Southview Dr
Tuscaloosa AL 35405
(205) 759-3655
PK-5 36 504
Southview Middle School
2605 Southview Dr
Tuscaloosa AL 35405
(205) 759-3653
6-8 27 442
Tuscaloosa Magnet School - Elementary
315 Mcfarland Blvd East
Tuscaloosa AL 35404
(205) 759-3655
KG-5 18 279
Tuscaloosa Magnet School - Middle
315 Mcfarland Blvd East
Tuscaloosa AL 35404
(205) 759-3653
6-8 10 141
University Place Middle School
2010 First Ave
Tuscaloosa AL 35401
(205) 759-3664
6-8 11 144
University Place Montessori School
2000 First Ave
Tuscaloosa AL 35401
(205) 759-3664
PK-5 32 421
Verner Elementary School
2701 Northridge Rd
Tuscaloosa AL 35406
(205) 759-3667
KG-5 37 593
Westlawn Middle School
1715 Martin L King Jr Blvd
Tuscaloosa AL 35401
(205) 759-3673
6-8 29 444
Woodland Forrest Elementary School
6001 East Hargrove Rd
Tuscaloosa AL 35405
(205) 759-3675
PK-5 31 388