How much does a tutor make in New Jersey?
$42,270a year
Median yearly pay for tutors in New Jersey. That is $20.32 an hour or $3,523 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.32
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,170Median: $42,270Highest 10%: $89,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,170 | $16.91 | |
| 25th | $36,070 | $17.34 | |
| Median | $42,270 | $20.32 | |
| 75th | $57,360 | $27.58 | |
| 90th | $89,330 | $42.95 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $46,550 |
| Trenton, NJ | $46,370 |
| Allentown, PA | $37,300 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $35,660 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $35,410 |
| Vineland, NJ | $34,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tutors.
| 20. West Virginia | $44,070 |
| 21. Ohio | $43,610 |
| 22. North Carolina | $42,390 |
| 23. New Jersey | $42,270 |
| 24. Montana | $41,380 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $41,340 |
| 26. Virginia | $40,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $20.32 ($42,270 a year).
Do tutors make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $42,270 against $43,350 nationally, 2% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for tutor pay?
New Jersey ranks 23 of 50 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays tutors the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $46,550 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.