Tutors Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $38,440 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.48
10th percentile $22,970
90th percentile $68,810
Employed locally 130
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,970
    25th
    $29,170
    50th (median)
    $38,440
    75th
    $50,400
    90th
    $68,810

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 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
    Reading, PA $50,620
    Lexington Park, MD $49,240
    York-Hanover, PA $43,620
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $42,180
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $41,720
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $41,600

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $73,240
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,480
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,260
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $72,720
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,550
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Scranton, PA is $18.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.13 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Scranton, PA is 4.1% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $22,970 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,170.