How much does a tutor make in Tennessee?
$50,280a year
Median yearly pay for tutors in Tennessee. That is $24.17 an hour or $4,190 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.17
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,980Median: $50,280Highest 10%: $87,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,980 | $13.45 | |
| 25th | $35,140 | $16.89 | |
| Median | $50,280 | $24.17 | |
| 75th | $62,950 | $30.26 | |
| 90th | $87,880 | $42.25 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $62,950 |
| Morristown, TN | $58,600 |
| Kingsport, TN | $51,080 |
| Memphis, TN | $49,640 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $45,570 |
| Knoxville, TN | $44,840 |
| Jackson, TN | $37,400 |
| Cleveland, TN | $37,190 |
| Johnson City, TN | $37,040 |
| Clarksville, TN | $34,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tutors.
| 5. New Hampshire | $53,790 |
| 6. Maryland | $52,810 |
| 7. Connecticut | $50,350 |
| 8. Tennessee | $50,280 |
| 9. Maine | $49,880 |
| 10. Mississippi | $49,610 |
| 11. Oregon | $48,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $24.17 ($50,280 a year).
Do tutors make more in Tennessee than the national average?
Yes: $50,280 against $43,350 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Tennessee rank for tutor pay?
Tennessee ranks 8 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays tutors the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $62,950 a year.
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.