How much does a tutor make in Portland?
$54,230a year
Median yearly pay for tutors in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $26.07 an hour or $4,519 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.07
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 272
- Jobs in the area
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,110Median: $54,230Highest 10%: $69,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| 25th | $44,890 | $21.58 | |
| Median | $54,230 | $26.07 | |
| 75th | $65,200 | $31.35 | |
| 90th | $69,580 | $33.45 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for tutors.
| Eugene, OR | $46,350 |
| Salem, OR | $42,550 |
| Bend, OR | $35,500 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $128,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $123,500 |
| Economics Teacher | $121,200 |
| Physics Teacher | $111,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $107,300 |
| Engineering Teacher | $106,200 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $105,200 |
| Sociology Teacher | $104,100 |
| Communications Teacher | $103,900 |
| Geography Teacher | $103,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $26.07 ($54,230 a year).
Do tutors make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $54,230 against $43,350 nationally, 25% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $48,280, so Portland pays 12% more.
Where does Portland rank for tutor pay?
22 of 272 metro areas with data.
How much does a tutor make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,580 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.