Tutors Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $44,000 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.16
10th percentile $29,660
90th percentile $75,690
Employed locally 130
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,660
    25th
    $36,930
    50th (median)
    $44,000
    75th
    $67,370
    90th
    $75,690

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 65% Median Tutors salary is 35% 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
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $53,370
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $50,580
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,020
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,450
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $47,930
    Richmond, VA $47,170

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,270
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,560
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,080
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,030
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$35,310
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Roanoke, VA is $21.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.26 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Roanoke, VA is 9.8% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $29,660 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,930.