Tutor Salary in 2026
How Much Do Tutors Make?
Tutors earn a median annual salary of $40,090 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $28,430 at the 10th percentile to $78,810 at the 90th percentile — a range of $50,380. The highest-paying state is Wyoming at $64,450.
| Percentile | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,430 |
| 25th percentile | $33,410 |
| Median (50th) | $40,090 |
| 75th percentile | $55,380 |
| 90th percentile | $78,810 |
Tutor Salary by State
Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Wyomingtop | $64,450 |
| Rhode Island | $59,340 |
| Massachusetts | $57,230 |
| Connecticut | $55,690 |
| Mississippi | $52,060 |
| Virginia | $49,380 |
| New Hampshire | $49,210 |
| Maine | $49,110 |
| Vermont | $47,860 |
| Maryland | $47,010 |
| Oregon | $46,770 |
| Indiana | $46,670 |
| Ohio | $44,640 |
| Washington | $44,450 |
| Arizona | $44,220 |
| New York | $43,270 |
| California | $42,840 |
| Colorado | $42,560 |
| West Virginia | $42,420 |
| Alaska | $42,090 |
| Minnesota | $41,600 |
| North Dakota | $41,580 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,560 |
| Georgia | $41,540 |
| Tennessee | $40,680 |
| Montana | $40,660 |
| North Carolina | $39,900 |
| Nebraska | $39,800 |
| Florida | $38,120 |
| South Dakota | $37,330 |
| New Jersey | $37,220 |
| Wisconsin | $37,100 |
| South Carolina | $36,860 |
| Hawaii | $35,990 |
| Kentucky | $35,930 |
| Michigan | $35,870 |
| Utah | $35,460 |
| Illinois | $35,350 |
| New Mexico | $35,180 |
| Iowa | $34,940 |
| Idaho | $34,100 |
| Kansas | $33,420 |
| Missouri | $33,300 |
| Delaware | $31,200 |
| Alabama | $31,160 |
| Arkansas | $30,670 |
| Oklahoma | $30,540 |
| Louisiana | $30,100 |
| Nevada | $29,590 |
| Texas | $29,200 |
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Tutor Salary by Experience
Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.
| Experience level | Estimated salary |
|---|---|
| Entry level (0–2 yrs) | ~$28,430 – $33,410 |
| Mid career (3–7 yrs) | ~$40,090 |
| Experienced (8–15 yrs) | ~$55,380 |
| Senior (15+ yrs) | $78,810+ |
How to Earn More as a Tutor
Location is the single biggest salary lever: Tutors in Casper, WY earn $99,590 — $59,500 above the national median. Earning an additional certification or completing a bachelor's degree can push your salary from the median toward the 75th percentile. Reaching the 75th percentile ($55,380) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.
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Tutor Salary vs Similar Careers
| Career | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Tutorthis career | $40,090 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisor | $65,140 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $79,350 |
| Education Teacher | $72,090 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $61,430 |
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SOC: 25-3041.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.