Tutors Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $43,670 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.00
10th percentile $30,990
90th percentile $61,250
Employed locally 1,340
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,990
    25th
    $37,030
    50th (median)
    $43,670
    75th
    $49,380
    90th
    $61,250

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 43% Median Tutors salary is 57% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,070
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,130
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,260
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,850
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $162,390
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Denver, CO is $21.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.83 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Denver, CO is 8.9% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $30,990 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,030.