How much does a tutor make in Memphis?
$49,640a year
Median yearly pay for tutors in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $23.87 an hour or $4,137 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.87
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 272
- Jobs in the area
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,690Median: $49,640Highest 10%: $84,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,690 | $13.79 | |
| 25th | $37,100 | $17.84 | |
| Median | $49,640 | $23.87 | |
| 75th | $65,250 | $31.37 | |
| 90th | $84,910 | $40.82 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for tutors.
| Nashville, TN | $62,950 |
| Morristown, TN | $58,600 |
| Kingsport, TN | $51,080 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $45,570 |
| Knoxville, TN | $44,840 |
| Johnson City, TN | $37,040 |
| Clarksville, TN | $34,950 |
Related jobs in Memphis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $128,900 |
| Engineering Teacher | $100,600 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $96,650 |
| Business Teacher | $96,180 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $80,380 |
| Communications Teacher | $79,060 |
| History Teacher | $78,670 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $77,620 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $77,400 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher | $77,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $23.87 ($49,640 a year).
Do tutors make more in Memphis than the national average?
Yes: $49,640 against $43,350 nationally, 15% more.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $50,280, so Memphis pays 1% less.
Where does Memphis rank for tutor pay?
40 of 272 metro areas with data.
How much does a tutor make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,910 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.