Tutors pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,690 a year or less, while the top 10% make $84,910 or more. The middle half of tutors in Memphis earn between $37,100 and $65,250.
- $29K10th
- $37K25th
- $50KMedian
- $65K75th
- $85K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,080 | $4,423 | $25.52 |
| Median | $49,640 | $4,137 | $23.87 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,100 | $3,092 | $17.84 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $65,250 | $5,438 | $31.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tutors pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Tutors in Memphis earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($52,310) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($48,050). At the median the gap is +15% against the U.S. median of $43,350.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $53,080 | $49,640 | $28,690 | $84,910 | 670 |
| Tennessee | $52,310 | $50,280 | $27,980 | $87,880 | 3,310 |
| 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 Memphis
On the average salary of $53,080, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $44,830 a year, or $3,736 a month and $1,724 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $44,830 | $3,736 |
| Working in MS | $43,439 | $3,620 |
| Working in AR | $43,354 | $3,613 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for tutors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $53,080 buys what about $57,584 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Tutors salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 2nd of 10 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($59,950).
- Nashville$59,950
- Memphis$53,080
- Kingsport$53,030
- Morristown$49,360
- Knoxville$49,020
- Chattanooga$47,140
- Johnson City$45,650
- Jackson$42,000
- Clarksville$40,490
- Cleveland$40,390
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 Memphis: questions
How much do tutors make an hour in Memphis?
$25.52 an hour on average, and $23.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tutors salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,690 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tutors take-home pay in Memphis?
About $44,830 a year ($3,736 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,080. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do tutors earn more in Memphis 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.98, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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