How much does a tutor make in Houston?
$33,990a year
Median yearly pay for tutors in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $16.34 an hour or $2,833 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.34
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 220 of 272
- Jobs in the area
- 2,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,380Median: $33,990Highest 10%: $49,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,380 | $12.68 | |
| 25th | $28,460 | $13.68 | |
| Median | $33,990 | $16.34 | |
| 75th | $42,400 | $20.38 | |
| 90th | $49,180 | $23.64 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for tutors.
| Waco, TX | $64,750 |
| Midland, TX | $39,160 |
| San Antonio, TX | $37,640 |
| Lubbock, TX | $36,650 |
| Austin, TX | $35,950 |
| Dallas, TX | $34,660 |
| Beaumont, TX | $31,230 |
| Killeen, TX | $29,970 |
| El Paso, TX | $29,280 |
| Tyler, TX | $28,870 |
| College Station, TX | $28,690 |
| McAllen, TX | $28,540 |
| Brownsville, TX | $28,070 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $28,040 |
| Victoria, TX | $24,780 |
| Laredo, TX | $23,000 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,700 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $105,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,500 |
| Business Teacher | $104,300 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,400 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $103,000 |
| Political Science Teacher | $103,000 |
| Atmospheric | $102,900 |
| History Teacher | $102,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $16.34 ($33,990 a year).
Do tutors make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $33,990 against $43,350 nationally, 22% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $33,620, so Houston pays 1% more.
Where does Houston rank for tutor pay?
220 of 272 metro areas with data.
How much does a tutor make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,180 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.