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Average tutor salary
$16.35
Understanding Tutor Salaries
The salary of a tutor can significantly vary depending on several factors, including experience level, geographical location, and the specific subjects being taught. In the United States, the average annual tutor salary is approximately $33,998, or about $16.35 per hour. However, tutors in high-demand subjects like mathematics or science may command higher rates.
In states like California and New York, where the cost of living is higher, tutors can earn upwards of $40,000 annually. Additionally, private tutors often have more flexibility in setting their rates, which can lead to higher earnings compared to those employed by schools or tutoring centers.
For those looking to maximize their income potential, specializing in standardized test preparation or offering tutoring services online can be lucrative. Online platforms have expanded access to clients, allowing tutors to reach a broader audience and set competitive rates. As the demand for individualized education continues to grow, so do the opportunities for tutors to enhance their earnings.
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Where can a Tutor earn more?
Tutor salary estimates from across the web
Average tutor salary by state
The highest-paying states for tutors are Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Hawaii. The lowest average tutor salary states are South Dakota, Utah, and Georgia.
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Highest paying states for tutors
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $42,124 | $20.25 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $38,389 | $18.46 |
| 3 | Nevada | $35,180 | $16.91 |
| 4 | Maine | $36,284 | $17.44 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $39,106 | $18.80 |
| 6 | Arizona | $34,340 | $16.51 |
| 7 | Maryland | $37,843 | $18.19 |
| 8 | New York | $39,261 | $18.88 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $40,404 | $19.43 |
| 10 | Delaware | $34,820 | $16.74 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $34,842 | $16.75 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $38,418 | $18.47 |
| 13 | Hawaii | $39,767 | $19.12 |
| 14 | Nebraska | $31,857 | $15.32 |
| 15 | Louisiana | $33,945 | $16.32 |
| 16 | California | $38,383 | $18.45 |
| 17 | Montana | $31,775 | $15.28 |
| 18 | Mississippi | $32,431 | $15.59 |
| 19 | Vermont | $31,514 | $15.15 |
| 20 | Oklahoma | $32,329 | $15.54 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $31,700 | $15.24 |
| 22 | New Mexico | $30,895 | $14.85 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $31,311 | $15.05 |
| 24 | Washington | $33,608 | $16.16 |
| 25 | Michigan | $29,634 | $14.25 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $30,454 | $14.64 |
| 27 | Alaska | $30,762 | $14.79 |
| 28 | Texas | $30,758 | $14.79 |
| 29 | Illinois | $30,113 | $14.48 |
| 30 | Oregon | $31,792 | $15.28 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $29,739 | $14.30 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $27,679 | $13.31 |
| 33 | Ohio | $29,438 | $14.15 |
| 34 | Idaho | $27,161 | $13.06 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $28,590 | $13.75 |
| 36 | Indiana | $28,570 | $13.74 |
| 37 | District of Columbia | $33,168 | $15.95 |
| 38 | Virginia | $30,944 | $14.88 |
| 39 | Missouri | $29,669 | $14.26 |
| 40 | Colorado | $27,804 | $13.37 |
| 41 | Iowa | $27,873 | $13.40 |
| 42 | Kansas | $27,724 | $13.33 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $27,770 | $13.35 |
| 44 | Alabama | $28,951 | $13.92 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $27,796 | $13.36 |
| 46 | Florida | $27,731 | $13.33 |
| 47 | Utah | $27,666 | $13.30 |
| 48 | North Carolina | $28,334 | $13.62 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $23,887 | $11.48 |
| 50 | Georgia | $27,600 | $13.27 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $24,273 | $11.67 |
Highest paying cities for tutors
The highest-paying cities for tutors are Stratford, CT, Boston, MA, and San Francisco, CA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stratford, CT | $42,343 | $20.36 |
| 2 | Boston, MA | $40,320 | $19.38 |
| 3 | San Francisco, CA | $39,668 | $19.07 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $39,430 | $18.96 |
| 5 | Newark, NJ | $39,102 | $18.80 |
| 6 | Middletown, PA | $39,100 | $18.80 |
| 7 | Baltimore, MD | $38,198 | $18.36 |
| 8 | Newark, DE | $34,903 | $16.78 |
| 9 | Providence, RI | $34,750 | $16.71 |
| 10 | Phoenix, AZ | $34,438 | $16.56 |
| 11 | Laredo, TX | $31,477 | $15.13 |
| 12 | Saint Paul, MN | $31,352 | $15.07 |
| 13 | Albuquerque, NM | $30,818 | $14.82 |
| 14 | Cleveland, OH | $30,768 | $14.79 |
| 15 | Richmond, VA | $30,678 | $14.75 |
| 16 | Chicago, IL | $30,274 | $14.55 |
| 17 | Saint Louis, MO | $29,920 | $14.38 |
| 18 | Detroit, MI | $29,815 | $14.33 |
| 19 | Fairbanks, AK | $29,620 | $14.24 |
| 20 | Richmond, KY | $28,716 | $13.81 |
Tutors are the most in-demand in these five cities:
Tutor salary details
A tutor's salary ranges from $22,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $52,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a tutor's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $52,000 | $4,333 | $25 |
| 75th Percentile | $42,000 | $3,500 | $20 |
| Average | $33,998 | $2,833 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $22,000 | $1,833 | $11 |
Highest paying tutor jobs
The highest paying types of tutors are summer school teacher, high school teacher, and language teacher.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Studies Teacher | $49,725 | $4,144 | $23.91 | 94,087 |
| Summer School Teacher | $52,828 | $4,402 | $25.40 | 86,467 |
| High School Teacher | $52,441 | $4,370 | $25.21 | 83,554 |
| Language Teacher | $51,413 | $4,284 | $24.72 | 74,479 |
| Floater Teacher | $28,813 | $2,401 | $13.85 | 78,131 |
| Math Teacher | $51,088 | $4,257 | $24.56 | 59,347 |
Which companies pay tutors the most?
Tutor salaries at St. John's College and Massasoit Community College are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average tutor salary at companies like Topeka Public Schools and Saint Xavier University are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. John's College | $68,157 | $32.77 |
| 2 | Massasoit Community College | $58,468 | $28.11 |
| 3 | Topeka Public Schools | $57,741 | $27.76 |
| 4 | Saint Xavier University | $54,464 | $26.18 |
| 5 | St. HOPE | $53,585 | $25.76 |
| 6 | Chicago Public Schools | $52,987 | $25.47 |
| 7 | Rocketship Education | $51,185 | $24.61 |
| 8 | Timberlane Regional School District | $50,767 | $24.41 |
| 9 | Irving Isd | $50,709 | $24.38 |
| 10 | Columbia University in the City of New York | $50,379 | $24.22 |
| 11 | New Jersey Institute of Technology | $50,232 | $24.15 |
| 12 | Pace University | $49,798 | $23.94 |
| 13 | Michigan State University | $49,687 | $23.89 |
| 14 | Democracy Prep Public Schools | $49,622 | $23.86 |
| 15 | University of California-Berkeley | $48,345 | $23.24 |
| 16 | Copper Mountain Community College | $47,453 | $22.81 |
| 17 | West Oak Lane Charter School | $45,833 | $22.04 |
| 18 | CARE | $45,507 | $21.88 |
| 19 | Save the Children US | $44,972 | $21.62 |
| 20 | Stratford Board Of Education | $44,926 | $21.60 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Tutor salary by industry
The average tutor salary varies across industries:
- The average tutor salary in the professional industry is $37,356, the highest of any industry.
- The average tutor salary in the finance industry is $34,821.
- Tutors in the non profits industry earn an average salary of $30,828, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for tutors
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional | $37,356 | $17.96 |
| 2 | Education | $34,821 | $16.74 |
| 3 | Government | $33,843 | $16.27 |
| 4 | Non Profits | $30,828 | $14.82 |
High paying tutor jobs
Tutor salary trends
The average tutor salary has risen by $3,657 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average tutor earned $30,341 annually, but today, they earn $33,998 a year. That works out to a 6% change in pay for tutors over the last decade.
Compare tutor salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average tutor salary over time
Compare tutor salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Tutor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,000 | $16.35 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $33,200 | $15.95 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | $33,100 | $15.90 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $32,500 | $15.62 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $31,900 | $15.35 | +3.6% |
Recently added tutor salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | Soft Skills Tutor | Bono, AR | 06/30/2025 | $22,957 |
| Fargo Public Schools | Mtss Tutor | Fargo, ND | 06/30/2025 | $38,463 |
| Ou Health | Math Center Student Tutor (Fall) | Norman, OK | 06/29/2025 | $27,131 |
| Get It Recruit-Educational Services | General Tutors and Study Skills Tutors Wanted-Remote | WFH | Manchaca, TX | 06/29/2025 | $73,045 |
| Get It Recruit-Educational Services | Tutor-Remote | WFH | Ontario, OR | 06/29/2025 | $41,740 |
| Get It Recruit-Educational Services | Autocad Tutor-Remote | WFH | Philadelphia, PA | 06/29/2025 | $31,305 |
| Get It Recruit-Educational Services | K-12 Tutor-Remote | WFH | New York, NY | 06/29/2025 | $31,305 |
| Think Academy Us | Better ME Tutor | San Jose, CA | 06/29/2025 | $37,566 |
| Get It Recruit-Educational Services | Virtual K-12Th Tutor-Remote | WFH | Homestead, FL | 06/29/2025 | $31,305 |
| Get It Recruit-Educational Services | Afterschool Tutor-Remote | WFH | Boise, ID | 06/29/2025 | $41,740 |
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