How much does a tutor make in St. Louis?
$35,730a year
Median yearly pay for tutors in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $17.18 an hour or $2,978 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.18
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 192 of 272
- Jobs in the area
- 810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,600Median: $35,730Highest 10%: $60,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| 25th | $28,990 | $13.94 | |
| Median | $35,730 | $17.18 | |
| 75th | $47,550 | $22.86 | |
| 90th | $60,480 | $29.08 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for tutors.
| Springfield, MO | $40,350 |
| Kansas City, MO | $37,660 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $28,600 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,600 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $102,900 |
| Physics Teacher | $102,500 |
| Business Teacher | $101,700 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $101,100 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $97,120 |
| Sociology Teacher | $96,240 |
| History Teacher | $92,140 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $87,860 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $83,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $17.18 ($35,730 a year).
Do tutors make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $35,730 against $43,350 nationally, 18% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $32,270, so St. Louis pays 11% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for tutor pay?
192 of 272 metro areas with data.
How much does a tutor make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,480 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.