How much does a tutor make in North Carolina?
$42,390a year
Median yearly pay for tutors in North Carolina. That is $20.38 an hour or $3,533 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.38
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,020Median: $42,390Highest 10%: $72,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,020 | $12.99 | |
| 25th | $31,910 | $15.34 | |
| Median | $42,390 | $20.38 | |
| 75th | $53,920 | $25.92 | |
| 90th | $72,530 | $34.87 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $52,000 |
| Wilmington, NC | $46,030 |
| Durham, NC | $45,350 |
| Charlotte, NC | $44,320 |
| Greensboro, NC | $44,000 |
| Asheville, NC | $43,980 |
| Burlington, NC | $40,540 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $40,290 |
| Hickory, NC | $39,900 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $38,600 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $37,210 |
| Raleigh, NC | $36,260 |
| Greenville, NC | $34,910 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $33,800 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $33,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tutors.
| 19. Minnesota | $44,800 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $20.38 ($42,390 a year).
Do tutors make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $42,390 against $43,350 nationally, 2% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for tutor pay?
North Carolina ranks 22 of 50 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays tutors the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $52,000 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.