Tutors Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $38,060 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.30
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $71,270
Employed locally 330
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $32,660
    50th (median)
    $38,060
    75th
    $49,000
    90th
    $71,270

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 44% Median Tutors salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Tutors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Casper, WY $99,590
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $79,620
    Midland, MI $76,680
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $72,800
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $72,500
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $64,840

    Nearby metros — Tutors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $60,870
    Syracuse, NY $57,020
    Ithaca, NY $49,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,430
    Glens Falls, NY $45,700
    Utica-Rome, NY $44,670

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,220
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,790
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,550
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,760
    Instructional Coordinators $77,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Albany, NY is $18.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.31 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Albany, NY is 5.1% below the national median of $40,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Tutors in Albany?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,660.