How much does a tutor make in Madison?
$50,820a year
Median yearly pay for tutors in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $24.43 an hour or $4,235 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.43
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 272
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,460Median: $50,820Highest 10%: $84,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,460 | $18.01 | |
| 25th | $38,670 | $18.59 | |
| Median | $50,820 | $24.43 | |
| 75th | $67,170 | $32.29 | |
| 90th | $84,980 | $40.86 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for tutors.
| Minneapolis, MN | $44,650 |
| Green Bay, WI | $43,060 |
| Appleton, WI | $36,770 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $36,240 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $28,640 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Biological Science Teacher | $142,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $140,700 |
| Engineering Teacher | $137,800 |
| Business Teacher | $137,100 |
| Sociology Teacher | $132,600 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $132,100 |
| History Teacher | $112,500 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $104,800 |
| Communications Teacher | $104,700 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $104,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $24.43 ($50,820 a year).
Do tutors make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $50,820 against $43,350 nationally, 17% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $41,340, so Madison pays 23% more.
Where does Madison rank for tutor pay?
32 of 272 metro areas with data.
How much does a tutor make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,980 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.