Tutors Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $51,860 +29.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.94
10th percentile $27,110
90th percentile $107,580
Employed locally 240
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,110
    25th
    $33,280
    50th (median)
    $51,860
    75th
    $89,980
    90th
    $107,580

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 86% Median Tutors salary is 14% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $56,940
    Hattiesburg, MS $45,360
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $38,570
    Williamsport, PA $20,980

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,570
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $48,690
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $21,370
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,200
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $168,850
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $26,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Jackson, MS is $24.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.72 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Jackson, MS is 29.4% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $27,110 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,280.