Tutors Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $56,720 +41.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.27
10th percentile $31,860
90th percentile $78,280
Employed locally 140
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,860
    25th
    $48,230
    50th (median)
    $56,720
    75th
    $75,470
    90th
    $78,280

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 64% Median Tutors salary is 36% 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
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $79,620
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $72,800
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $64,840
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $62,670
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $60,700
    Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $58,690

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,590
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,460
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $67,240
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,430
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,680
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $34,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Portland, ME is $27.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.53 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Portland, ME is 41.5% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $31,860 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,230.