Tutors Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $45,760 +14.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $31,970
90th percentile $97,290
Employed locally 360
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,970
    25th
    $36,900
    50th (median)
    $45,760
    75th
    $60,570
    90th
    $97,290

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 45% Median Tutors salary is 55% 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
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $62,670
    Connecticut $55,690
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $54,300
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $50,580
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $49,010
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,450

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,960
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,990
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,750
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,840
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,170
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Boulder, CO is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.04 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Boulder, CO is 14.1% above 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $31,970 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,900.