Tutors pay in Kentucky

In Kentucky, the median pay for tutors is $16.46 an hour ($34,240 a year). About 780 people work in this job there.

$16.46Median hourly pay
$30,210–$40,020Middle half of workers, yearly
780People in this job in Kentucky

That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($43,350). Kentucky ranks 42nd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for tutors in Kentucky

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$12.99$27,030
25% of workers$14.52$30,210
Half of workers (median)$16.46$34,240
75% of workers$19.24$40,020
90% of workers$22.65$47,120

Tutors pay in Kentucky metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Louisville/Jefferson County$34,260420
Lexington-Fayette$34,150100

Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Kentucky

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,610
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,560
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,120
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$60,730
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$49,680
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$58,200
Self-Enrichment Teachers$39,990

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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.