Tutors Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $37,970 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.26
10th percentile $30,090
90th percentile $47,470
Employed locally 400
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,090
    25th
    $30,090
    50th (median)
    $37,970
    75th
    $47,390
    90th
    $47,470

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 54% Median Tutors salary is 46% 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
    Midland, MI $76,680
    Wyoming $64,450
    Mississippi $52,060
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $51,600
    Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $50,430
    Bloomington, IN $47,050

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,340
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,560
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $70,000
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,620
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,510
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Kalamazoo, MI is $18.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.96 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 5.3% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $30,090 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,090.