Tutors Salary by State
The national median pay for tutors is $43,350 a year. By state, it ranges from $30,420 in Nevada to $82,290 in Wyoming.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $29,430
- 25th percentile
- $35,000
- Median
- $43,350
- 75th percentile
- $54,860
- Top 10%
- $75,990
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 175,070 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $82,290 | +90% | $30,500 | $125,610 | 200 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $77,850 | +80% | $52,590 | $93,230 | 300 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $60,900 | +40% | $34,630 | $100,960 | 4,610 |
| 4 | Vermont | $53,920 | +24% | $37,390 | $81,960 | 130 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $53,790 | +24% | $35,670 | $74,160 | 700 |
| 6 | Maryland | $52,810 | +22% | $32,330 | $105,040 | 4,300 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $50,350 | +16% | $34,010 | $82,460 | 3,230 |
| 8 | Tennessee | $50,280 | +16% | $27,980 | $87,880 | 3,310 |
| 9 | Maine | $49,880 | +15% | $30,580 | $77,960 | 340 |
| 10 | Mississippi | $49,610 | +14% | $25,810 | $86,060 | 1,220 |
| 11 | Oregon | $48,280 | +11% | $33,310 | $69,560 | 1,130 |
| 12 | Colorado | $47,420 | +9% | $36,510 | $80,320 | 2,500 |
| 13 | Georgia | $47,380 | +9% | $23,580 | $89,440 | 5,690 |
| 14 | New York | $47,100 | +9% | $33,920 | $103,980 | 12,730 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $46,190 | +7% | $33,940 | $58,140 | 110 |
| 16 | Alaska | $45,990 | +6% | $30,100 | $68,470 | 550 |
| 17 | Washington | $45,360 | +5% | $36,620 | $56,220 | 2,460 |
| 18 | California | $45,100 | +4% | $35,550 | $63,790 | 45,370 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $44,800 | +3% | $31,470 | $62,840 | 1,370 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $44,070 | +2% | $31,200 | $66,720 | 280 |
| 21 | Ohio | $43,610 | +1% | $23,590 | $76,130 | 5,760 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $42,390 | −2% | $27,020 | $72,530 | 5,780 |
| 23 | New Jersey | $42,270 | −2% | $35,170 | $89,330 | 5,270 |
| 24 | Montana | $41,380 | −5% | $30,580 | $58,380 | 450 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $41,340 | −5% | $25,170 | $70,450 | 1,530 |
| 26 | Virginia | $40,750 | −6% | $28,620 | $96,630 | 4,090 |
| 27 | Arizona | $38,940 | −10% | $30,580 | $77,220 | 2,730 |
| 28 | South Dakota | $38,760 | −11% | $27,960 | $62,040 | 250 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $38,470 | −11% | $29,100 | $69,590 | 950 |
| 30 | Indiana | $38,090 | −12% | $25,330 | $64,890 | 1,770 |
| 31 | Illinois | $37,400 | −14% | $31,200 | $63,570 | 5,910 |
| 32 | Michigan | $37,380 | −14% | $28,820 | $61,850 | 6,010 |
| 33 | Florida | $37,310 | −14% | $28,210 | $83,140 | 12,220 |
| 34 | Iowa | $36,790 | −15% | $22,760 | $57,390 | 610 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $36,660 | −15% | $31,110 | $67,570 | 460 |
| 36 | Hawaii | $36,590 | −16% | $30,000 | $54,690 | 1,130 |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | $36,270 | −16% | $23,670 | $75,870 | 4,540 |
| 38 | Alabama | $35,500 | −18% | $19,630 | $45,230 | 890 |
| 39 | Utah | $35,190 | −19% | $29,550 | $60,930 | 3,150 |
| 40 | Idaho | $34,990 | −19% | $28,870 | $59,000 | 760 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $34,510 | −20% | $21,280 | $62,360 | 1,220 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $34,240 | −21% | $27,030 | $47,120 | 780 |
| 43 | Kansas | $34,170 | −21% | $22,200 | $54,490 | 1,290 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $33,780 | −22% | $23,080 | $47,790 | 540 |
| 45 | Texas | $33,620 | −22% | $24,450 | $48,140 | 10,690 |
| 46 | Delaware | $33,240 | −23% | $31,200 | $41,920 | 590 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $33,220 | −23% | $22,710 | $71,060 | 1,510 |
| 48 | Missouri | $32,270 | −26% | $28,600 | $59,960 | 1,670 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $30,830 | −29% | $27,080 | $57,980 | 720 |
| 50 | Nevada | $30,420 | −30% | $28,020 | $44,520 | 1,070 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Tutors salary questions
Which state pays tutors the most?
Wyoming, with a median of $82,290 a year (+90% vs. the national median of $43,350). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays tutors the least?
Nevada, with a median of $30,420 a year (−30% vs. national).
Where do most tutors work?
California has the most jobs, about 45,370, with a median of $45,100.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.