Tutors Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $44,500 +11% vs national
Median hourly $21.39
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $73,210
Employed locally 410
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $33,690
    50th (median)
    $44,500
    75th
    $73,170
    90th
    $73,210

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 66% Median Tutors salary is 34% 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $50,580
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $44,470
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $37,970
    Flagstaff, AZ $35,550
    Yuma, AZ $32,750

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,050
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $46,170
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,690
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $45,810
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,170
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Tucson, AZ is $21.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.59 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Tucson, AZ is 11% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,690.