Tutors pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton
In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for tutors is $31.11 an hour ($64,710 a year). About 3,550 people work in this job there.
That is 49% higher than the U.S. median ($43,350). It is 6% higher than the Massachusetts median ($60,900).
Pay range for tutors in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.48 | $36,360 |
| 25% of workers | $22.86 | $47,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.11 | $64,710 |
| 75% of workers | $40.91 | $85,100 |
| 90% of workers | $48.82 | $101,550 |
Tutors pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $68,220 | 70 |
| Barnstable Town | $68,080 | 60 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page) | $64,710 | 3,550 |
| Pittsfield | $58,030 | 40 |
| Worcester | $46,860 | 580 |
| Springfield | $45,030 | 220 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)
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