Tutors Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for tutors in the U.S. is $43,350 ($20.84 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $43,350
- Mean annual wage
- $48,050
- Median hourly wage
- $20.84
- Employment
- 175,070
175,070 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,430 | $14.15 |
| 25th percentile | $35,000 | $16.83 |
| Median (50th) | $43,350 | $20.84 |
| 75th percentile | $54,860 | $26.38 |
| 90th percentile | $75,990 | $36.53 |
Highest-paying states for tutors
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $82,290 | 200 |
| Rhode Island | $77,850 | 300 |
| Massachusetts | $60,900 | 4,610 |
| Vermont | $53,920 | 130 |
| New Hampshire | $53,790 | 700 |
| Maryland | $52,810 | 4,300 |
| Connecticut | $50,350 | 3,230 |
| Tennessee | $50,280 | 3,310 |
| Maine | $49,880 | 340 |
| Mississippi | $49,610 | 1,220 |
Lowest-paying states
- Nevada: $30,420 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $30,830 median annual wage
- Missouri: $32,270 median annual wage
- South Carolina: $33,220 median annual wage
- Delaware: $33,240 median annual wage
About this occupation
Instruct individual students or small groups of students in academic subjects to support formal class instruction or to prepare students for standardized or admissions tests.
Typical tasks
- Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests.
- Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.
- Provide feedback to students, using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.
- Schedule tutoring appointments with students or their parents.
- Develop teaching or training materials, such as handouts, study materials, or quizzes.
- Travel to students' homes, libraries, or schools to conduct tutoring sessions.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Some college, no degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 1.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 5.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 10.8% |
| Associate's degree | 6.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 42.1% |
| Master's degree | 28.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 5.5% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,780
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,970
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72,040
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,370
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$41,670
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,140
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,800
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65,120
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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