Tutors Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $59,350 +48% vs national
Median hourly $28.53
10th percentile $22,950
90th percentile $81,840
Employed locally 240
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,950
    25th
    $37,510
    50th (median)
    $59,350
    75th
    $65,280
    90th
    $81,840

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 68% Median Tutors salary is 32% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $56,380
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $54,960
    Green Bay, WI $51,920
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $48,440
    Duluth, MN-WI $47,800
    Winchester, VA-WV $45,680

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,330
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $82,060
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $46,050
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,970
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Madison, WI is $28.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.86 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Madison, WI is 48% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $22,950 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,510.