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Physics tutor salary
Average physics tutor salary
$13.41
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Average physics tutor salary by state
Highest paying states for physics tutors
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $34,668 | $16.67 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $34,469 | $16.57 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $32,428 | $15.59 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $34,612 | $16.64 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $30,687 | $14.75 |
| 6 | Vermont | $29,752 | $14.30 |
| 7 | Nebraska | $30,507 | $14.67 |
| 8 | Montana | $29,674 | $14.27 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $35,099 | $16.87 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $29,411 | $14.14 |
| 11 | South Dakota | $27,611 | $13.27 |
| 12 | Alaska | $29,891 | $14.37 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $29,956 | $14.40 |
| 14 | Oklahoma | $28,185 | $13.55 |
| 15 | New York | $32,139 | $15.45 |
| 16 | Idaho | $27,742 | $13.34 |
| 17 | Kansas | $27,568 | $13.25 |
| 18 | Louisiana | $27,854 | $13.39 |
| 19 | Mississippi | $27,316 | $13.13 |
| 20 | Missouri | $29,644 | $14.25 |
| 21 | Delaware | $27,526 | $13.23 |
| 22 | Hawaii | $29,677 | $14.27 |
| 23 | New Jersey | $31,114 | $14.96 |
| 24 | California | $32,850 | $15.79 |
| 25 | Washington | $29,649 | $14.25 |
| 26 | Oregon | $29,301 | $14.09 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $25,824 | $12.42 |
| 28 | Nevada | $27,353 | $13.15 |
| 29 | Georgia | $27,756 | $13.34 |
| 30 | Illinois | $27,972 | $13.45 |
| 31 | Colorado | $27,649 | $13.29 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $23,711 | $11.40 |
| 33 | Michigan | $24,707 | $11.88 |
| 34 | Virginia | $27,334 | $13.14 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $24,787 | $11.92 |
| 36 | Maryland | $26,626 | $12.80 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $23,967 | $11.52 |
| 38 | Alabama | $24,490 | $11.77 |
| 39 | Ohio | $25,640 | $12.33 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $23,690 | $11.39 |
| 41 | Pennsylvania | $25,645 | $12.33 |
| 42 | Utah | $24,442 | $11.75 |
| 43 | Iowa | $23,792 | $11.44 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $22,780 | $10.95 |
| 45 | Arizona | $23,503 | $11.30 |
| 46 | District of Columbia | $26,583 | $12.78 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $22,935 | $11.03 |
| 48 | Indiana | $22,947 | $11.03 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $20,513 | $9.86 |
| 50 | Florida | $20,191 | $9.71 |
| 51 | Texas | $21,729 | $10.45 |
Physics tutor salary details
A physics tutor's salary ranges from $21,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $35,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a physics tutor's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| 75th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
| Average | $27,894 | $2,325 | $13 |
| 25th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
| 10th Percentile | $21,000 | $1,750 | $10 |
Highest paying physics tutor jobs
The highest paying types of physics tutors are teacher/tutor, private tutor, and esl tutor.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Center Instructor | $33,129 | $2,761 | $15.93 | 59,893 |
| Tutor/Mentor | $31,367 | $2,614 | $15.08 | 39,149 |
| Computer Science Tutor | $30,869 | $2,572 | $14.84 | 39,719 |
| Teacher/Tutor | $42,955 | $3,580 | $20.65 | 68,441 |
| English Tutor | $35,801 | $2,983 | $17.21 | 37,103 |
| Writing Tutor | $25,557 | $2,130 | $12.29 | 16,653 |
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Physics tutor salary trends
The average physics tutor salary has risen by $3,000 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average physics tutor earned $24,894 annually, but today, they earn $27,894 a year. That works out to a 6% change in pay for physics tutors over the last decade.
Compare physics tutor salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average physics tutor salary over time
Compare physics tutor salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Physics tutor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,900 | $13.41 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $27,200 | $13.08 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | $27,100 | $13.05 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $26,700 | $12.81 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $26,200 | $12.60 | +3.6% |
Recently added physics tutor salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C2 Educational Systems | SAT Math/Physics Tutor | Timonium, MD | 06/25/2025 | $43,827 |
| C2 Educational Systems | AP Physics/Calculus BC Tutor | Sterling, VA | 06/25/2025 | $43,827 |
| Austin Community College | Physics/Calculus Tutor (Hourly) | Austin, TX | 06/24/2025 | $52,384 |
| Stark State College | Tutor, Physics/Astronomy | North Canton, OH | 06/22/2025 | $31,222 |
| C2 Educational Systems | AP Physics Tutor | Issaquah, WA | 06/13/2025 | $43,827 |
| Tutorcare | Trigonometry Tutor and Physics Tutor | Springfield, MO | 06/10/2025 | $37,566 |
| The Next Level | Physics Tutors | Macungie, PA | 06/09/2025 | $52,175 |
| Tutor Doctor-North County San Diego | Math and Physics Tutor | Carlsbad, CA | 06/09/2025 | $48,001 |
| Get It Recruit-Educational Services | Virtual Chemistry/Physics Tutor-Remote | WFH | Atlanta, GA | 05/26/2025 | $31,305 |
| Tutor Doctor | Tutor-Math/Physics AP Programs (On-Site) | San Francisco, CA | 05/11/2025 | $54,262 |
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