How much does a tutor make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $20.84 an hour or $3,613 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.84
- Average (mean)
- $48,050
- Jobs
- 175,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,430 | $14.15 | |
| 25th | $35,000 | $16.83 | |
| Median | $43,350 | $20.84 | |
| 75th | $54,860 | $26.38 | |
| 90th | $75,990 | $36.53 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Wyoming | $82,290 |
| Rhode Island | $77,850 |
| Massachusetts | $60,900 |
| Vermont | $53,920 |
| New Hampshire | $53,790 |
| Maryland | $52,810 |
| Connecticut | $50,350 |
| Tennessee | $50,280 |
| Maine | $49,880 |
| Mississippi | $49,610 |
| Oregon | $48,280 |
| Colorado | $47,420 |
| Georgia | $47,380 |
| New York | $47,100 |
| North Dakota | $46,190 |
| Alaska | $45,990 |
| Washington | $45,360 |
| California | $45,100 |
| Minnesota | $44,800 |
| West Virginia | $44,070 |
| Ohio | $43,610 |
| North Carolina | $42,390 |
| New Jersey | $42,270 |
| Montana | $41,380 |
| Wisconsin | $41,340 |
| Virginia | $40,750 |
| Arizona | $38,940 |
| South Dakota | $38,760 |
| Nebraska | $38,470 |
| Indiana | $38,090 |
| Illinois | $37,400 |
| Michigan | $37,380 |
| Florida | $37,310 |
| Iowa | $36,790 |
| New Mexico | $36,660 |
| Hawaii | $36,590 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,270 |
| Alabama | $35,500 |
| Utah | $35,190 |
| Idaho | $34,990 |
| Oklahoma | $34,510 |
| Kentucky | $34,240 |
| Kansas | $34,170 |
| Louisiana | $33,780 |
| Texas | $33,620 |
| Delaware | $33,240 |
| South Carolina | $33,220 |
| Missouri | $32,270 |
| Arkansas | $30,830 |
| Nevada | $30,420 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Casper, WY | $103,400 |
| Midland, MI | $76,680 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $68,220 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $68,080 |
| Providence, RI | $67,910 |
| Waco, TX | $64,750 |
| Boston, MA | $64,710 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $63,090 |
| Nashville, TN | $62,950 |
| Lawton, OK | $62,700 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $62,400 |
| Binghamton, NY | $62,200 |
| Rapid City, SD | $62,040 |
| Gulfport, MS | $59,150 |
| Morristown, TN | $58,600 |
In other countries
Tutor belongs to the international group "Other language teachers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Adult Basic Education$61,540
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$46,800
- Substitute Teacher$41,670
- Teacher and Instructor$66,140
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $20.84 ($43,350 a year).
How much does a tutor make a month?
About $3,613 a month before tax, based on a median of $43,350 a year.
How much does a tutor make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,430 or less a year ($14.15 an hour); the top 10% make $75,990 or more.
Which state pays tutors the most?
Wyoming, with a median of $82,290 a year, followed by Rhode Island ($77,850) and Massachusetts ($60,900).
Which city pays tutors the most?
Casper, WY, with a median of $103,400 a year.
How many tutors are there in the United States?
About 175,070 people work as tutors.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.