Tutors pay range in Jonesboro
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $161,770 or more. The middle half of tutors in Jonesboro earn between $30,490 and $67,570.
- $23K10th
- $30K25th
- $50KMedian
- $68K75th
- $162K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,300 | $5,108 | $29.47 |
| Median | $50,100 | $4,175 | $24.09 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,490 | $2,541 | $14.66 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $67,570 | $5,631 | $32.49 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tutors pay in Jonesboro vs. Arkansas and the U.S.
Tutors in Jonesboro earn 52% more than the Arkansas average ($40,220) and 28% more than the U.S. average ($48,050). At the median the gap is +16% against the U.S. median of $43,350.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro | $61,300 | $50,100 | $23,080 | $161,770 | 50 |
| Arkansas | $40,220 | $30,830 | $27,080 | $57,980 | 720 |
| United States | $48,050 | $43,350 | $29,430 | $75,990 | 175,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Tutors salary after taxes in Jonesboro
On the average salary of $61,300, a single filer in Jonesboro takes home about $49,654 a year, or $4,138 a month and $1,910 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Is Jonesboro a good place for tutors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jonesboro area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.9), so the average $61,300 buys what about $71,382 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Jonesboro ($42,240). A typical home costs $205,822, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Tutors salary in other Arkansas cities
Jonesboro ranks 1st of 4 Arkansas metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Jonesboro$61,300
- Little Rock$40,470
- Fort Smith$38,690
- Fayetteville$36,040
Highest-paying cities for tutors
Casper, WY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($101,050).
- Casper, WY$101,050
- Waterloo, IA$76,550
- Lexington Park, MD$74,760
- Amherst, MA$71,850
- Providence, RI$69,510
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Tutors salary in Jonesboro: questions
How much do tutors make an hour in Jonesboro?
$29.47 an hour on average, and $24.09 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tutors salary in Jonesboro?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tutors take-home pay in Jonesboro?
About $49,654 a year ($4,138 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,300. Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Do tutors earn more in Jonesboro than elsewhere?
The average here is 28% more than the U.S. average for this job ($48,050).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-3041; area Jonesboro, AR (27860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 19.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.73, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.73).
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