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Tutors pay in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue

In Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA), the median pay for tutors is $22.38 an hour ($46,550 a year). About 2,000 people work in this job there.

$22.38Median hourly pay
$38,470–$47,780Middle half of workers, yearly
2,000People in this job in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($43,350). It is 3% higher than the Washington median ($45,360).

Pay range for tutors in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.00$37,440
25% of workers$18.49$38,470
Half of workers (median)$22.38$46,550
75% of workers$22.97$47,780
90% of workers$27.93$58,080

Tutors pay in Washington metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (this page)$46,5502,000
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater$34,65070

Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$102,560
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$102,290
Self-Enrichment Teachers$48,530
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$60,070

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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.