Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,138/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Tuscaloosa, AL is $2,138 per week. This is 6% higher than the Alabama average of $2,015.

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on 2,317 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Tuscaloosa, AL compared to State and National Averages

$2,138/week

Tuscaloosa, AL

3% lower than the US average.

$2,015/week

Alabama

9% lower than the US average.

$2,205/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Tuscaloosa Compare to Other Cities

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Birmingham, Alabama

$1,947/week

This is 10% lower than the Tuscaloosa average of $2,138.

Montgomery, Alabama

$2,383/week

This is 10% higher than the Tuscaloosa average of $2,138.

Gadsden, Alabama

$1,817/week

This is 18% lower than the Tuscaloosa average of $2,138.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Tuscaloosa?

CVICU earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Tuscaloosa, AL, averaging $2,426 per week, followed by Telemetry ($2,156) and Med Surg ($2,156). CVICU also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,100. For comparison, the Tuscaloosa, AL average for Travel Nurses is $2,138 per week — CVICU earns 14% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
CVICU$2,426$3,100
Telemetry$2,156$3,020
Med Surg$2,156$3,020
Med Surg / Telemetry$2,156$3,020
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Tuscaloosa?

Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,020 per week, followed by First Connect Health ($2,911) and Revolution Healthcare Services ($2,879). Compunnel Healthcare also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,020. For comparison, the Tuscaloosa, AL average for Travel Nurses is $2,138 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 41% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Compunnel Healthcare$3,020$3,020
First Connect Health$2,911$3,001
Revolution Healthcare Services$2,879$2,954
Prolink Region 4$2,860$2,950
Fastaff Travel Nursing$2,644$2,714
American Consultants$2,566$3,009
BHS Workforce$2,548$2,827
TRS Healthcare$2,537$2,739
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$2,533$2,827
Coast Medical Service$2,532$2,567

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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