How much does a tutor make in Rochester?
$47,730a year
Median yearly pay for tutors in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $22.95 an hour or $3,978 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.95
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 56 of 272
- Jobs in the area
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,520Median: $47,730Highest 10%: $72,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,520 | $15.63 | |
| 25th | $36,840 | $17.71 | |
| Median | $47,730 | $22.95 | |
| 75th | $63,900 | $30.72 | |
| 90th | $72,070 | $34.65 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for tutors.
| Binghamton, NY | $62,200 |
| Syracuse, NY | $48,030 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $47,280 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $46,780 |
| New York, NY | $46,550 |
| Ithaca, NY | $44,900 |
| Buffalo, NY | $44,230 |
| Kingston, NY | $44,020 |
| Albany, NY | $42,760 |
| Utica, NY | $32,910 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $121,700 |
| Business Teacher | $102,300 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $99,050 |
| Physics Teacher | $98,690 |
| Political Science Teacher | $96,960 |
| History Teacher | $87,420 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher | $86,590 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $82,830 |
| Sociology Teacher | $82,070 |
| Psychology Teacher | $81,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $22.95 ($47,730 a year).
Do tutors make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $47,730 against $43,350 nationally, 10% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $47,100, so Rochester pays 1% more.
Where does Rochester rank for tutor pay?
56 of 272 metro areas with data.
How much does a tutor make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,070 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.