Tutors Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $31,380 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $15.09
10th percentile $18,220
90th percentile $62,800
Employed locally 100
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,220
    25th
    $22,270
    50th (median)
    $31,380
    75th
    $44,140
    90th
    $62,800

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 50% Median Tutors salary is 50% 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
    Gainesville, GA $47,550
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $47,410
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $44,030
    Albany, GA $42,590
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $42,350
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $42,120

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,480
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,290
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,630
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $61,330
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,030
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Athens, GA is $15.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.93 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Athens, GA is 21.7% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $18,220 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,270.