How much does a tutor make in Kentucky?
$34,240a year
Median yearly pay for tutors in Kentucky. That is $16.46 an hour or $2,853 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.46
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,030Median: $34,240Highest 10%: $47,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,030 | $13.00 | |
| 25th | $30,210 | $14.52 | |
| Median | $34,240 | $16.46 | |
| 75th | $40,020 | $19.24 | |
| 90th | $47,120 | $22.65 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $37,100 |
| Clarksville, TN | $34,950 |
| Louisville, KY | $34,260 |
| Lexington, KY | $34,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tutors.
| 39. Utah | $35,190 |
| 40. Idaho | $34,990 |
| 41. Oklahoma | $34,510 |
| 42. Kentucky | $34,240 |
| 43. Kansas | $34,170 |
| 44. Louisiana | $33,780 |
| 45. Texas | $33,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $16.46 ($34,240 a year).
Do tutors make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $34,240 against $43,350 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for tutor pay?
Kentucky ranks 42 of 50 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays tutors the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $37,100 a year.
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.