Tutors Salary in Jackson, TN

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

Median annual salary $35,880 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.25
10th percentile $16,340
90th percentile $56,710
Employed locally 60
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,340
    25th
    $19,730
    50th (median)
    $35,880
    75th
    $40,530
    90th
    $56,710

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 61% Median Tutors salary is 39% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $59,280
    Morristown, TN $56,070
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $47,930
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $47,410
    Knoxville, TN $40,540
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $38,570

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$49,390
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$27,880
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,500
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,070
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$30,600
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$22,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Jackson, TN is $17.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.86 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Jackson, TN is 10.5% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $16,340 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,730.