Tutors pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for tutors is $24.17 an hour ($50,280 a year). About 3,310 people work in this job there.
That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($43,350). Tennessee ranks 8th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for tutors in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.45 | $27,980 |
| 25% of workers | $16.90 | $35,140 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.17 | $50,280 |
| 75% of workers | $30.27 | $62,950 |
| 90% of workers | $42.25 | $87,880 |
Tutors pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $62,950 | 1,370 |
| Morristown | $58,600 | 0 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $51,080 | 50 |
| Memphis | $49,640 | 670 |
| Chattanooga | $45,570 | 240 |
| Knoxville | $44,840 | 210 |
| Jackson | $37,400 | 40 |
| Cleveland | $37,190 | 40 |
| Johnson City | $37,040 | 60 |
| Clarksville | $34,950 | 220 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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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