Tutors pay range in Morristown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,460 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,600 or more. The middle half of tutors in Morristown earn between $32,560 and $58,600.
- $23K10th
- $33K25th
- $59KMedian
- $59K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,360 | $4,113 | $23.73 |
| Median | $58,600 | $4,883 | $28.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,560 | $2,713 | $15.65 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,600 | $4,883 | $28.17 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tutors pay in Morristown vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Tutors in Morristown earn 6% less than the Tennessee average ($52,310) and about the same as the U.S. average ($48,050). At the median the gap is +35% against the U.S. median of $43,350.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown | $49,360 | $58,600 | $23,460 | $58,600 | n/a |
| 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 Morristown
On the average salary of $49,360, a single filer in Morristown takes home about $41,841 a year, or $3,487 a month and $1,609 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Morristown a good place for tutors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Morristown area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.4), so the average $49,360 buys what about $57,153 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Morristown ($44,280). A typical home costs $301,029, or 6.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Tutors salary in other Tennessee cities
Morristown ranks 4th 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 Morristown: questions
How much do tutors make an hour in Morristown?
$23.73 an hour on average, and $28.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tutors salary in Morristown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,460 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,560, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tutors take-home pay in Morristown?
About $41,841 a year ($3,487 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,360. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do tutors earn more in Morristown than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Morristown, TN (34100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 12.2%.
- 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.
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