How much does a tutor make in Salem?
$42,550a year
Median yearly pay for tutors in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $20.46 an hour or $3,546 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.46
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 119 of 272
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,830Median: $42,550Highest 10%: $66,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,830 | $16.75 | |
| 25th | $35,150 | $16.90 | |
| Median | $42,550 | $20.46 | |
| 75th | $61,980 | $29.80 | |
| 90th | $66,970 | $32.20 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for tutors.
| Portland, OR | $54,230 |
| Eugene, OR | $46,350 |
| Bend, OR | $35,500 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Postsecondary Teacher | $98,840 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $98,060 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $97,810 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $89,180 |
| Special Education Teacher | $82,140 |
| Special Education Teacher | $80,110 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $77,940 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $77,810 |
| Special Education Teacher | $77,390 |
| Middle School Teacher | $77,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $20.46 ($42,550 a year).
Do tutors make more in Salem than the national average?
No: $42,550 against $43,350 nationally, 2% less.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $48,280, so Salem pays 12% less.
Where does Salem rank for tutor pay?
119 of 272 metro areas with data.
How much does a tutor make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,970 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.