Tutors pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $69,680 or more. The middle half of tutors in Duluth earn between $45,100 and $61,360.
- $39K10th
- $45K25th
- $52KMedian
- $61K75th
- $70K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,880 | $4,407 | $25.42 |
| Median | $51,830 | $4,319 | $24.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,100 | $3,758 | $21.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,360 | $5,113 | $29.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tutors pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Tutors in Duluth earn 16% more than the Minnesota average ($45,590) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($48,050). At the median the gap is +20% against the U.S. median of $43,350.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $52,880 | $51,830 | $39,360 | $69,680 | 40 |
| Minnesota | $45,590 | $44,800 | $31,470 | $62,840 | 1,370 |
| 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 Duluth
On the average salary of $52,880, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $42,597 a year, or $3,550 a month and $1,638 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $42,950 | $3,579 |
| Working in MN | $42,597 | $3,550 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for tutors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $52,880 buys what about $59,571 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Tutors salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 1st of 3 Minnesota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Duluth$52,880
- Minneapolis$45,820
- Rochester$42,370
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 Duluth: questions
How much do tutors make an hour in Duluth?
$25.42 an hour on average, and $24.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tutors salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tutors take-home pay in Duluth?
About $42,597 a year ($3,550 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,880. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do tutors earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.27, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.27).
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