How much does a tutor make in New York?
$46,550a year
Median yearly pay for tutors in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $22.38 an hour or $3,879 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.38
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 272
- Jobs in the area
- 13,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,100Median: $46,550Highest 10%: $103,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,100 | $16.39 | |
| 25th | $36,170 | $17.39 | |
| Median | $46,550 | $22.38 | |
| 75th | $59,750 | $28.73 | |
| 90th | $103,600 | $49.82 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for tutors.
| Binghamton, NY | $62,200 |
| Syracuse, NY | $48,030 |
| Rochester, NY | $47,730 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $47,280 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $46,780 |
| Ithaca, NY | $44,900 |
| Buffalo, NY | $44,230 |
| Kingston, NY | $44,020 |
| Albany, NY | $42,760 |
| Utica, NY | $32,910 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $144,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $132,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $128,100 |
| Architecture Teacher | $123,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $123,200 |
| Political Science Teacher | $107,100 |
| Business Teacher | $104,800 |
| Physics Teacher | $104,700 |
| Area | $103,700 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $103,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $22.38 ($46,550 a year).
Do tutors make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $46,550 against $43,350 nationally, 7% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $47,100, so New York pays 1% less.
Where does New York rank for tutor pay?
65 of 272 metro areas with data.
How much does a tutor make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,600 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.