Tutors Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $34,880 -13% vs national
Median hourly $16.77
10th percentile $22,640
90th percentile $66,230
Employed locally 630
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,640
    25th
    $31,150
    50th (median)
    $34,880
    75th
    $59,650
    90th
    $66,230

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 46% Median Tutors salary is 54% 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
    Madison, WI $59,350
    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

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,150
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,210
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,780
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,980
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,720
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $39,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Milwaukee, WI is $16.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.00 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Milwaukee, WI is 13% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $22,640 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,150.