How much does a tutor make in Portland?
$50,090a year
Median yearly pay for tutors in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $24.08 an hour or $4,174 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.08
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 272
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,470Median: $50,090Highest 10%: $78,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,470 | $14.65 | |
| 25th | $31,580 | $15.18 | |
| Median | $50,090 | $24.08 | |
| 75th | $72,800 | $35.00 | |
| 90th | $78,070 | $37.53 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for tutors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Science Teacher | $133,400 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $122,700 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $92,100 |
| Social Work Teacher | $82,880 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $82,390 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $80,580 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $78,810 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $78,210 |
| Special Education Teacher | $78,160 |
| Education Teacher | $78,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $24.08 ($50,090 a year).
Do tutors make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $50,090 against $43,350 nationally, 16% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $49,880, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for tutor pay?
38 of 272 metro areas with data.
How much does a tutor make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,070 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.