How much does a tutor make in Seattle?
$46,550a year
Median yearly pay for tutors in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $22.38 an hour or $3,879 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.38
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 272
- Jobs in the area
- 2,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,440Median: $46,550Highest 10%: $58,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 25th | $38,470 | $18.50 | |
| Median | $46,550 | $22.38 | |
| 75th | $47,780 | $22.97 | |
| 90th | $58,080 | $27.92 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for tutors.
| Portland, OR | $54,230 |
| Olympia, WA | $34,650 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $164,900 |
| Atmospheric | $132,100 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $130,300 |
| Engineering Teacher | $129,900 |
| Library Science Teacher | $126,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $107,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,400 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,800 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $103,500 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $22.38 ($46,550 a year).
Do tutors make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $46,550 against $43,350 nationally, 7% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $45,360, so Seattle pays 3% more.
Where does Seattle rank for tutor pay?
66 of 272 metro areas with data.
How much does a tutor make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,080 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.