Tutors Salary in Tennessee
Tutors in Tennessee earn a median of $50,280 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,280
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($43,350)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,310
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,980; the top 10% earn over $87,880. Nationally the range is $29,430 to $75,990.
States ranked near Tennessee
Similar jobs in Tennessee
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$60,340 median in Tennessee
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$61,360 median in Tennessee
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,860 median in Tennessee
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,980 median in Tennessee
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$60,000 median in Tennessee
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$58,070 median in Tennessee
Tutors pay in Tennessee
How much do tutors make in Tennessee?
The median is $50,280 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,980 and the top 10% earn over $87,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for tutors?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 50 (+16% vs. the national median of $43,350). Living costs are not included.