Tutors Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $44,650 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.47
10th percentile $34,780
90th percentile $57,810
Employed locally 1,850
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,780
    25th
    $37,470
    50th (median)
    $44,650
    75th
    $46,780
    90th
    $57,810

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 40% Median Tutors salary is 60% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $56,380
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $50,740
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,020
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,450
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $47,550
    Fort Wayne, IN $46,890

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$49,980
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$99,970
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44,580
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,530
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$58,570
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$48,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Seattle, WA is $21.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.93 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Seattle, WA is 11.4% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $34,780 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,470.