Tutors Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $41,980 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.19
10th percentile $23,890
90th percentile $64,670
Employed locally 60
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,890
    25th
    $34,220
    50th (median)
    $41,980
    75th
    $45,180
    90th
    $64,670

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 72% Median Tutors salary is 28% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,020
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $47,900
    Winchester, VA-WV $45,680
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $41,320
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $37,390

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $50,610
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,590
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $56,970
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $53,770
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $47,070
    Instructional Coordinators $74,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Charleston, WV is $20.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.42 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Charleston, WV is 4.7% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $23,890 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,220.