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Tutors Salary in Alaska

In Alaska, tutors earn $42,090 at the median — $20.24 an hour. The range runs from $26K at the entry level to $59K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Alaska. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$42K
Median annual
$20.24/hr
Hourly rate
$26K
Entry level (10th %)
$59K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $42K get you in Alaska?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,988/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,643/mo
Rent as % of take-home55% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$40,351/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,345/mo

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Alaska

Bar chart showing Tutors salary percentiles in Alaska: 10th percentile $25,570, 25th percentile $38,080, median $42,090, 75th percentile $46,230, 90th percentile $59,330. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$26K25th$38KMedian$42K75th$46K90th$59K
Bar chart showing Tutors salary percentiles in Alaska: 10th percentile $25,570, 25th percentile $38,080, median $42,090, 75th percentile $46,230, 90th percentile $59,330. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level tutors (10th percentile) start around $26K. Mid-career wages sit at $42K. Top earners bring in $59K or more, a $34K spread from bottom to top.

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Tutors salary by metro in Alaska

2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Fairbanks-College$44K+4%90
Anchorage$39K-8%240

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Frequently asked questions

How much do tutors make in Alaska?

The median is $42,090 a year, that works out to about $20 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $25,570, and experienced tutors can clear $59,330. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $42K enough to live in Alaska?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,988/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,643/month, which eats 55% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a tutors salary go in Alaska?

Alaska has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median tutors salary is worth about $40,351 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do tutors get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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