How much does a tutor make in Richmond?
$36,790a year
Median yearly pay for tutors in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $17.69 an hour or $3,066 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.69
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 181 of 272
- Jobs in the area
- 680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,080Median: $36,790Highest 10%: $91,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,080 | $13.50 | |
| 25th | $33,610 | $16.16 | |
| Median | $36,790 | $17.69 | |
| 75th | $64,000 | $30.77 | |
| 90th | $91,730 | $44.10 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for tutors.
| Charlottesville, VA | $52,000 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $52,000 |
| Kingsport, TN | $51,080 |
| Washington, DC | $48,730 |
| Roanoke, VA | $45,830 |
| Winchester, VA | $43,590 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $35,150 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $131,300 |
| Economics Teacher | $128,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $105,000 |
| Physics Teacher | $103,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $101,100 |
| Business Teacher | $98,170 |
| Political Science Teacher | $92,410 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $86,670 |
| History Teacher | $86,410 |
| Area | $85,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $17.69 ($36,790 a year).
Do tutors make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $36,790 against $43,350 nationally, 15% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $40,750, so Richmond pays 10% less.
Where does Richmond rank for tutor pay?
181 of 272 metro areas with data.
How much does a tutor make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,730 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.