How much does a tutor make in Boston?
$64,710a year
Median yearly pay for tutors in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $31.11 an hour or $5,393 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.11
- Vs. national median
- +49%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 272
- Jobs in the area
- 3,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,360Median: $64,710Highest 10%: $101,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,360 | $17.48 | |
| 25th | $47,560 | $22.87 | |
| Median | $64,710 | $31.11 | |
| 75th | $85,100 | $40.91 | |
| 90th | $101,600 | $48.82 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for tutors.
| Amherst Town, MA | $68,220 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $68,080 |
| Providence, RI | $67,910 |
| Worcester, MA | $46,860 |
| Springfield, MA | $45,030 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $174,900 |
| Law Teacher | $170,300 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $164,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $135,500 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,700 |
| Physics Teacher | $128,600 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $128,100 |
| Atmospheric | $124,400 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $123,300 |
| Architecture Teacher | $121,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $31.11 ($64,710 a year).
Do tutors make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $64,710 against $43,350 nationally, 49% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $60,900, so Boston pays 6% more.
Where does Boston rank for tutor pay?
7 of 272 metro areas with data.
How much does a tutor make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,600 or more.
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.