How much does a tutor make in Olympia?
$34,650a year
Median yearly pay for tutors in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area. That is $16.66 an hour or $2,888 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.66
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 212 of 272
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,650Median: $34,650Highest 10%: $43,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,650 | $16.66 | |
| 25th | $34,650 | $16.66 | |
| Median | $34,650 | $16.66 | |
| 75th | $40,420 | $19.43 | |
| 90th | $43,570 | $20.95 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for tutors.
| Portland, OR | $54,230 |
| Seattle, WA | $46,550 |
Related jobs in Olympia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Secondary School Teacher | $105,200 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $104,700 |
| Middle School Teacher | $104,400 |
| Special Education Teacher | $103,900 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $103,600 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $103,600 |
| Special Education Teacher | $101,100 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $92,610 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $87,210 |
| Special Education Teacher | $82,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make an hour in Olympia?
The median hourly pay in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area is $16.66 ($34,650 a year).
Do tutors make more in Olympia than the national average?
No: $34,650 against $43,350 nationally, 20% less.
How does Olympia compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $45,360, so Olympia pays 24% less.
Where does Olympia rank for tutor pay?
212 of 272 metro areas with data.
How much does a tutor make starting out in Olympia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,570 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.