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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for tutors in the United States. Tutor positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for tutors.This way, if you are newly entering the job market, or you are looking to change jobs, you know which places are the best for tutor jobs.
In order to get you the best states for tutors, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.We found that the South is best for tutors, and the Northeast is the worst. Stratford, CT is the best city in the country for tutor jobs, where as Connecticut is the best state in the country.
10 best states for tutors in 2026
1. Connecticut
Total tutor jobs: 578 Average annual salary: $42,124 Lowest 10 percent earn: $24,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Location Quotient: 1.88
2. New Hampshire
Total tutor jobs: 308 Average annual salary: $38,389 Lowest 10 percent earn: $23,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Location Quotient: 1.9
3. Nevada
Total tutor jobs: 496 Average annual salary: $35,180 Lowest 10 percent earn: $22,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $53,000 Location Quotient: 2.56
4. Maine
Total tutor jobs: 193 Average annual salary: $36,284 Lowest 10 percent earn: $22,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $57,000 Location Quotient: 1.57
5. New Jersey
Total tutor jobs: 891 Average annual salary: $39,106 Lowest 10 percent earn: $22,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
6. Arizona
Total tutor jobs: 923 Average annual salary: $34,340 Lowest 10 percent earn: $22,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Location Quotient: 1.7
7. Maryland
Total tutor jobs: 788 Average annual salary: $37,843 Lowest 10 percent earn: $22,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Location Quotient: 1.34
8. New York
Total tutor jobs: 1,095 Average annual salary: $39,261 Lowest 10 percent earn: $22,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Location Quotient: 0.92
9. Massachusetts
Total tutor jobs: 661 Average annual salary: $40,404 Lowest 10 percent earn: $24,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Location Quotient: 0.78
10. Delaware
Total tutor jobs: 212 Average annual salary: $34,820 Lowest 10 percent earn: $20,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Location Quotient: 1.82
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Detailed list of the best states for a tutor
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $42,124 | $24,000 | 3,588,184 | 578 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $38,389 | $23,000 | 1,342,795 | 308 |
| 3 | Nevada | $35,180 | $22,000 | 2,998,039 | 496 |
| 4 | Maine | $36,284 | $22,000 | 1,335,907 | 193 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $39,106 | $22,000 | 9,005,644 | 891 |
| 6 | Arizona | $34,340 | $22,000 | 7,016,270 | 923 |
| 7 | Maryland | $37,843 | $22,000 | 6,052,177 | 788 |
| 8 | New York | $39,261 | $22,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,095 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $40,404 | $24,000 | 6,859,819 | 661 |
| 10 | Delaware | $34,820 | $20,000 | 961,939 | 212 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $34,842 | $20,000 | 1,059,639 | 143 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $38,418 | $22,000 | 12,805,537 | 829 |
| 13 | Hawaii | $39,767 | $30,000 | 1,427,538 | 102 |
| 14 | Nebraska | $31,857 | $22,000 | 1,920,076 | 276 |
| 15 | Louisiana | $33,945 | $21,000 | 4,684,333 | 289 |
| 16 | California | $38,383 | $24,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,241 |
| 17 | Montana | $31,775 | $23,000 | 1,050,493 | 195 |
| 18 | Mississippi | $32,431 | $21,000 | 2,984,100 | 222 |
| 19 | Vermont | $31,514 | $19,000 | 623,657 | 160 |
| 20 | Oklahoma | $32,329 | $21,000 | 3,930,864 | 323 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $31,700 | $22,000 | 755,393 | 99 |
| 22 | New Mexico | $30,895 | $20,000 | 2,088,070 | 252 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $31,311 | $21,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,239 |
| 24 | Washington | $33,608 | $23,000 | 7,405,743 | 557 |
| 25 | Michigan | $29,634 | $18,000 | 9,962,311 | 956 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $30,454 | $18,000 | 1,815,857 | 130 |
| 27 | Alaska | $30,762 | $22,000 | 739,795 | 137 |
| 28 | Texas | $30,758 | $19,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,412 |
| 29 | Illinois | $30,113 | $19,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,297 |
| 30 | Oregon | $31,792 | $21,000 | 4,142,776 | 311 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $29,739 | $19,000 | 5,795,483 | 400 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $27,679 | $19,000 | 869,666 | 127 |
| 33 | Ohio | $29,438 | $18,000 | 11,658,609 | 547 |
| 34 | Idaho | $27,161 | $19,000 | 1,716,943 | 270 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $28,590 | $18,000 | 4,454,189 | 291 |
| 36 | Indiana | $28,570 | $18,000 | 6,666,818 | 536 |
| 37 | District of Columbia | $33,168 | $19,000 | 693,972 | 96 |
| 38 | Virginia | $30,944 | $18,000 | 8,470,020 | 700 |
| 39 | Missouri | $29,669 | $19,000 | 6,113,532 | 414 |
| 40 | Colorado | $27,804 | $19,000 | 5,607,154 | 691 |
| 41 | Iowa | $27,873 | $19,000 | 3,145,711 | 304 |
| 42 | Kansas | $27,724 | $18,000 | 2,913,123 | 338 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $27,770 | $18,000 | 3,004,279 | 218 |
| 44 | Alabama | $28,951 | $18,000 | 4,874,747 | 285 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $27,796 | $18,000 | 6,715,984 | 459 |
| 46 | Florida | $27,731 | $18,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,354 |
| 47 | Utah | $27,666 | $19,000 | 3,101,833 | 240 |
| 48 | North Carolina | $28,334 | $17,000 | 10,273,419 | 771 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $23,887 | $16,000 | 579,315 | 117 |
| 50 | Georgia | $27,600 | $17,000 | 10,429,379 | 621 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $24,273 | $15,000 | 5,024,369 | 382 |
Highest paying states for tutors
| Rank | State | Avg. Tutor Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $42,124 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $38,389 |
| 3 | Nevada | $35,180 |
| 4 | Maine | $36,284 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $39,106 |
| 6 | Arizona | $34,340 |
| 7 | Maryland | $37,843 |
| 8 | New York | $39,261 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $40,404 |
| 10 | Delaware | $34,820 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $34,842 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $38,418 |
| 13 | Hawaii | $39,767 |
| 14 | Nebraska | $31,857 |
| 15 | Louisiana | $33,945 |
| 16 | California | $38,383 |
| 17 | Montana | $31,775 |
| 18 | Mississippi | $32,431 |
| 19 | Vermont | $31,514 |
| 20 | Oklahoma | $32,329 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $31,700 |
| 22 | New Mexico | $30,895 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $31,311 |
| 24 | Washington | $33,608 |
| 25 | Michigan | $29,634 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $30,454 |
| 27 | Alaska | $30,762 |
| 28 | Texas | $30,758 |
| 29 | Illinois | $30,113 |
| 30 | Oregon | $31,792 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $29,739 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $27,679 |
| 33 | Ohio | $29,438 |
| 34 | Idaho | $27,161 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $28,590 |
| 36 | Indiana | $28,570 |
| 37 | District of Columbia | $33,168 |
| 38 | Virginia | $30,944 |
| 39 | Missouri | $29,669 |
| 40 | Colorado | $27,804 |
| 41 | Iowa | $27,873 |
| 42 | Kansas | $27,724 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $27,770 |
| 44 | Alabama | $28,951 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $27,796 |
| 46 | Florida | $27,731 |
| 47 | Utah | $27,666 |
| 48 | North Carolina | $28,334 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $23,887 |
| 50 | Georgia | $27,600 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $24,273 |
Expert opinions on the best states for tutors
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for tutors to find work opportunities?
Josh MacIvor-Andersen
Assistant Professor of English, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
The beauty of a writing degree is how easily it dovetails to so many professional pursuits. It's like a foundation on which you can build just about any career. Maybe not neuroscience, but most writing majors already know that ship has sailed. Of course, cities are always hubs for companies, agencies, and organizations that might have opportunities in communications and writing, but COVID has upended the brick and mortar approach to employment. In my view, this is an opportune time to be a skilled writer hitting the global market.
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Updated January 8, 2025