Tutors pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for tutors is $23.43 an hour ($48,730 a year). About 3,080 people work in this job there.

$23.43Median hourly pay
$35,710–$63,430Middle half of workers, yearly
3,080People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($43,350).

Pay range for tutors in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.38$29,900
25% of workers$17.17$35,710
Half of workers (median)$23.43$48,730
75% of workers$30.50$63,430
90% of workers$50.00$104,000

Tutors pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$48,7303,080

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for tutors

  • Typical education to start: Some college, no degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 34,200 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$79,470
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$80,300
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,350
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$58,330
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$85,000
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$46,470
Self-Enrichment Teachers$59,760
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$97,920

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.