The average salary for a tutor in the United States is $48,580, but the range typically falls between $32,800 and $55,620. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $23.36, with a range between $15.77 and $26.74.
There are approximately 162,300 people employed as a tutor in the United States. With California, New York, Florida employing the highest number of tutors.The state with the best pay for a tutor is Massachusetts, with an average annual salary of $65,610, while Idaho has the lowest average annual salary of $34,000.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $27,710 | $13.32 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,800 | $15.77 |
| Median | $39,580 | $19.03 |
| 75th Percentile | $55,620 | $26.74 |
| 90th Percentile | $80,440 | $38.67 |
The salary of a tutor can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a tutor in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for tutors are Massachusetts, Wyoming, Connecticut, District of Columbia, New Hampshire while the worst states are Idaho, Oklahoma, Louisiana, South Carolina, Kansas.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $28,460 | $34,540 | $44,260 |
| Alaska | $37,770 | $52,250 | $76,930 |
| Arizona | $28,810 | $48,040 | $84,340 |
| Arkansas | $25,870 | $46,020 | $67,560 |
| California | $33,540 | $49,390 | $82,300 |
| Colorado | $30,330 | $44,840 | $64,540 |
| Connecticut | $36,200 | $60,370 | $79,290 |
| Delaware | $25,980 | $35,000 | $43,300 |
| District of Columbia | $34,440 | $59,210 | $85,460 |
| Florida | $24,350 | $47,540 | $80,440 |
| Georgia | $21,580 | $44,920 | $83,930 |
| Hawaii | $26,410 | $37,610 | $48,190 |
| Idaho | $23,880 | $34,000 | $50,030 |
| Illinois | $27,290 | $41,480 | $60,790 |
| Indiana | $24,200 | $48,250 | $78,490 |
| Iowa | $22,630 | $58,960 | $77,870 |
| Kansas | $20,020 | $34,550 | $53,880 |
| Kentucky | $18,710 | $34,900 | $52,450 |
| Louisiana | $19,440 | $38,160 | $83,140 |
| Maine | $32,230 | $49,620 | $63,820 |
| Maryland | $29,890 | $45,580 | $64,190 |
| Massachusetts | $33,530 | $65,610 | $99,260 |
| Michigan | $28,750 | $40,620 | $59,880 |
| Minnesota | $36,200 | $51,290 | $69,250 |
| Mississippi | $19,100 | $41,040 | $59,320 |
| Missouri | $24,960 | $42,030 | $66,720 |
| Montana | $21,540 | $47,330 | $72,810 |
| Nebraska | $27,600 | $44,730 | $62,310 |
| Nevada | $28,590 | $34,760 | $43,300 |
| New Hampshire | $29,380 | $53,390 | $72,980 |
| New Jersey | $29,440 | $57,840 | $109,620 |
| New Mexico | $29,350 | $40,770 | $64,940 |
| New York | $32,340 | $68,630 | $131,780 |
| North Carolina | $25,580 | $42,130 | $59,850 |
| North Dakota | $37,310 | $49,550 | $56,060 |
| Ohio | $23,670 | $49,910 | $81,730 |
| Oklahoma | $21,990 | $35,110 | $54,980 |
| Oregon | $32,130 | $52,070 | $96,770 |
| Pennsylvania | $23,300 | $43,320 | $70,340 |
| Rhode Island | $32,000 | $57,020 | $91,470 |
| South Carolina | $21,980 | $40,520 | $79,190 |
| South Dakota | $28,250 | $37,380 | $56,820 |
| Tennessee | $21,690 | $43,900 | $86,460 |
| Texas | $22,120 | $37,770 | $56,950 |
| Utah | $23,770 | $39,880 | $64,170 |
| Vermont | $35,420 | $48,430 | $59,390 |
| Virginia | $25,490 | $54,570 | $86,880 |
| Washington | $34,390 | $44,230 | $56,570 |
| West Virginia | $24,220 | $39,820 | $54,600 |
| Wisconsin | $22,190 | $41,910 | $65,590 |
| Wyoming | $30,860 | $67,470 | $99,730 |
Even between cities, the salary of a tutor can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for tutors is Casper, WY with an average salary of $93,280.The city with the lowest average salary for tutors is South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area, KY with an average salary of $22,620.
Areas with highest average salaries for tutors
Areas with lowest average salaries for tutors
The number of tutors in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2021, the number of tutors has increased by 15,200. On average, the number of tutors has been increasing by 3.4% each year. The salary of tutors has been increasing. Since 2021, the salary of tutors has increased by $6,800. On average, the salary of tutors has been increasing by 5.4% each year.
Tutors are part of the education, training, and library occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for tutors compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all education, training, and library occupations jobs here.
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