Tutors Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $44,580 +11.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.44
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $75,660
Employed locally 540
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $33,730
    50th (median)
    $44,580
    75th
    $68,540
    90th
    $75,660

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 60% Median Tutors salary is 40% 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
    Binghamton, NY $60,870
    Syracuse, NY $57,020
    Ithaca, NY $49,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,430
    Glens Falls, NY $45,700
    Utica-Rome, NY $44,670

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33,730
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,840
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37,680
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$66,590
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$63,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Rochester, NY is $21.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.65 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Rochester, NY is 11.2% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,730.