Tutors Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $30,230 -24.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.54
10th percentile $23,690
90th percentile $63,370
Employed locally 2,790
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,690
    25th
    $26,900
    50th (median)
    $30,230
    75th
    $43,060
    90th
    $63,370

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 38% Median Tutors salary is 62% 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
    Lubbock, TX $44,420
    Midland, TX $39,160
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $32,520
    Waco, TX $31,570
    Longview, TX $30,290
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $30,110

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,950
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,540
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,610
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,890
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $133,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Houston, TX is $14.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.65 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Houston, TX is 24.6% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $23,690 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,900.