Tutors Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for tutorss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $48,050 ≈ $23/hr
National median salary $43,350
Total employment 175,070 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +0.6%
Slower than average
Annual openings 37,100 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 215,500 → 216,800 (+1,300)
Typical entry education Some college, no degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Wyoming$76,570
- Rhode Island$75,970
- Massachusetts$65,210
- Maryland$64,120
- Vermont$58,580
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $76,570 | $82,290 | $37 | +59.4% | 200 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $75,970 | $77,850 | $37 | +58.1% | 300 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $65,210 | $60,900 | $31 | +35.7% | 4,610 |
| 4 | Maryland | $64,120 | $52,810 | $31 | +33.4% | 4,300 |
| 5 | Vermont | $58,580 | $53,920 | $28 | +21.9% | 130 |
| 6 | New York | $56,540 | $47,100 | $27 | +17.7% | 12,730 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $55,250 | $50,350 | $27 | +15% | 3,230 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $54,720 | $53,790 | $26 | +13.9% | 700 |
| 9 | Mississippi | $53,530 | $49,610 | $26 | +11.4% | 1,220 |
| 10 | Colorado | $53,380 | $47,420 | $26 | +11.1% | 2,500 |
| 11 | Oregon | $53,340 | $48,280 | $26 | +11% | 1,130 |
| 12 | Virginia | $53,130 | $40,750 | $26 | +10.6% | 4,090 |
| 13 | Tennessee | $52,310 | $50,280 | $25 | +8.9% | 3,310 |
| 14 | Maine | $51,480 | $49,880 | $25 | +7.1% | 340 |
| 15 | Georgia | $51,440 | $47,380 | $25 | +7.1% | 5,690 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $51,010 | $42,270 | $25 | +6.2% | 5,270 |
| 17 | Alaska | $50,980 | $45,990 | $25 | +6.1% | 550 |
| 18 | Ohio | $48,990 | $43,610 | $24 | +2% | 5,760 |
| 19 | California | $48,960 | $45,100 | $24 | +1.9% | 45,370 |
| 20 | Arizona | $47,610 | $38,940 | $23 | -0.9% | 2,730 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $46,440 | $41,340 | $22 | -3.4% | 1,530 |
| 22 | West Virginia | $46,210 | $44,070 | $22 | -3.8% | 280 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $45,590 | $44,800 | $22 | -5.1% | 1,370 |
| 24 | Washington | $45,560 | $45,360 | $22 | -5.2% | 2,460 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $45,330 | $42,390 | $22 | -5.7% | 5,780 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $45,330 | $46,190 | $22 | -5.7% | 110 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $45,300 | $36,660 | $22 | -5.7% | 460 |
| 28 | Illinois | $45,000 | $37,400 | $22 | -6.3% | 5,910 |
| 29 | Florida | $44,870 | $37,310 | $22 | -6.6% | 12,220 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $44,650 | $38,470 | $21 | -7.1% | 950 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $44,140 | $36,270 | $21 | -8.1% | 4,540 |
| 32 | Indiana | $43,420 | $38,090 | $21 | -9.6% | 1,770 |
| 33 | Michigan | $42,870 | $37,380 | $21 | -10.8% | 6,010 |
| 34 | Montana | $42,790 | $41,380 | $21 | -10.9% | 450 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $42,260 | $38,760 | $20 | -12% | 250 |
| 36 | Iowa | $42,010 | $36,790 | $20 | -12.6% | 610 |
| 37 | Hawaii | $40,290 | $36,590 | $19 | -16.1% | 1,130 |
| 38 | Idaho | $40,260 | $34,990 | $19 | -16.2% | 760 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $40,220 | $30,830 | $19 | -16.3% | 720 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $39,940 | $33,220 | $19 | -16.9% | 1,510 |
| 41 | Missouri | $38,370 | $32,270 | $18 | -20.1% | 1,670 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $37,660 | $34,510 | $18 | -21.6% | 1,220 |
| 43 | Utah | $37,650 | $35,190 | $18 | -21.6% | 3,150 |
| 44 | Kansas | $35,850 | $34,170 | $17 | -25.4% | 1,290 |
| 45 | Delaware | $35,800 | $33,240 | $17 | -25.5% | 590 |
| 46 | Texas | $35,770 | $33,620 | $17 | -25.6% | 10,690 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $35,550 | $34,240 | $17 | -26% | 780 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $35,380 | $33,780 | $17 | -26.4% | 540 |
| 49 | Alabama | $35,300 | $35,500 | $17 | -26.5% | 890 |
| 50 | Nevada | $33,990 | $30,420 | $16 | -29.3% | 1,070 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 372 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casper, WY | $103,420 | $101,050 | 100 |
| 2 | Midland, MI | $76,680 | $61,930 | 40 |
| 3 | Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $75,300 | $69,640 | 60 |
| 4 | Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $70,990 | $73,000 | 320 |
| 5 | Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $68,220 | $71,850 | 70 |
| 6 | Barnstable Town, MA | $68,080 | $67,010 | 60 |
| 7 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $67,910 | $69,510 | 420 |
| 8 | Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $67,570 | $63,680 | 360 |
| 9 | Waco, TX | $64,750 | $57,210 | 50 |
| 10 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $64,710 | $68,620 | 3,550 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing tutorss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) | $103,990 | $97,640 | 110 |
| 2 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Local Government Owned | $103,630 | $79,920 | 570 |
| 3 | Offices of Other Health Practitioners | $85,010 | $80,600 | 410 |
| 4 | Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists | $73,450 | $73,950 | 290 |
| 5 | Educational Support Services, Local Government Owned | $55,480 | $60,200 | 1,270 |
| 6 | Vocational Rehabilitation Services | $53,920 | $54,290 | — |
| 7 | Ambulatory Health Care Services | $53,900 | $61,920 | 780 |
| 8 | Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers | $53,790 | $49,520 | 70 |
| 9 | Outpatient Care Centers | $53,190 | $63,700 | — |
| 10 | Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers | $53,190 | $63,700 | — |
| 11 | Sector 42 - Wholesale Trade | $53,180 | $46,290 | — |
| 12 | Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services | $52,970 | $66,680 | 100 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do tutors make in the U.S.?
The median tutors salary in the United States is $43,350 per year (mean $48,050), and about 80% earn between $29,430 and $75,990.
How much do tutors make per hour?
Roughly $23 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $48,050 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays tutors the most?
Wyoming has the highest average pay for tutors at $76,570 per year (median $82,290).
What is the job outlook for tutors?
Employment is projected to change +0.6% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 37,100 openings per year.
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