How much does a tutor make in Washington?
$48,730a year
Median yearly pay for tutors in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $23.43 an hour or $4,061 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.43
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 272
- Jobs in the area
- 3,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,900Median: $48,730Highest 10%: $104,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,900 | $14.38 | |
| 25th | $35,710 | $17.17 | |
| Median | $48,730 | $23.43 | |
| 75th | $63,430 | $30.50 | |
| 90th | $104,000 | $50.00 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for tutors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $155,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $135,700 |
| Law Teacher | $134,100 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $129,900 |
| Business Teacher | $128,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $126,200 |
| Atmospheric | $108,200 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $106,000 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $105,200 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $104,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $23.43 ($48,730 a year).
Do tutors make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $48,730 against $43,350 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Washington rank for tutor pay?
45 of 272 metro areas with data.
How much does a tutor make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,000 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.