Tutors Salary
In Midland, MI, tutors earn $76,680 at the median, or about $36.86 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $79K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.92), which stretches that salary to about $83,420 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,193/month, or 23.7% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $77K get you in Midland?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Midland’s Regional Price Parity (91.92). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Midland
Midland sits well above the national pay line for tutors, local pay runs about 77% higher than the U.S. median of $43K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,193/month, 24.2% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.92 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 8% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Midland offers a genuinely strong financial position for tutorss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for tutors in metros near Midland, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $37K | $37K |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $44K | $44K |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $38K | $40K |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $43K | $45K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Midland, MI
Entry-level tutors (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $77K. Top earners bring in $79K or more, a $48K spread from bottom to top.
Tutors pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Tutors salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $82K | +90% | 200 |
| Rhode Island | $78K | +80% | 300 |
| Massachusetts | $61K | +40% | 4,610 |
| Vermont | $54K | +24% | 130 |
| New Hampshire | $54K | +24% | 700 |
| Maryland | $53K | +22% | 4,300 |
| Connecticut | $50K | +16% | 3,230 |
| Tennessee | $50K | +16% | 3,310 |
| Maine | $50K | +15% | 340 |
| Mississippi | $50K | +14% | 1,220 |
| Oregon | $48K | +11% | 1,130 |
| Colorado | $47K | +9% | 2,500 |
| Georgia | $47K | +9% | 5,690 |
| New York | $47K | +9% | 12,730 |
| North Dakota | $46K | +7% | 110 |
| Alaska | $46K | +6% | 550 |
| Washington | $45K | +5% | 2,460 |
| California | $45K | +4% | 45,370 |
| Minnesota | $45K | +3% | 1,370 |
| West Virginia | $44K | +2% | 280 |
| Ohio | $44K | +1% | 5,760 |
| North Carolina | $42K | -2% | 5,780 |
| New Jersey | $42K | -2% | 5,270 |
| Montana | $41K | -5% | 450 |
| Wisconsin | $41K | -5% | 1,530 |
| Virginia | $41K | -6% | 4,090 |
| Arizona | $39K | -10% | 2,730 |
| South Dakota | $39K | -11% | 250 |
| Nebraska | $38K | -11% | 950 |
| Indiana | $38K | -12% | 1,770 |
| Illinois | $37K | -14% | 5,910 |
| Michigan | $37K | -14% | 6,010 |
| Florida | $37K | -14% | 12,220 |
| Iowa | $37K | -15% | 610 |
| New Mexico | $37K | -15% | 460 |
| Hawaii | $37K | -16% | 1,130 |
| Pennsylvania | $36K | -16% | 4,540 |
| Alabama | $36K | -18% | 890 |
| Utah | $35K | -19% | 3,150 |
| Idaho | $35K | -19% | 760 |
| Oklahoma | $35K | -20% | 1,220 |
| Kentucky | $34K | -21% | 780 |
| Kansas | $34K | -21% | 1,290 |
| Louisiana | $34K | -22% | 540 |
| Texas | $34K | -22% | 10,690 |
| Delaware | $33K | -23% | 590 |
| South Carolina | $33K | -23% | 1,510 |
| Missouri | $32K | -26% | 1,670 |
| Arkansas | $31K | -29% | 720 |
| Nevada | $30K | -30% | 1,070 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a tutor afford a 2BR apartment alone in Midland?
Yes — at the median salary of $77K, rent takes 24.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,193/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for tutors in Midland?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new tutors typically earn — is $31K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,888/month. At HUD’s $1,193/month FMR, rent would take 63% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is tutor a high-paying job in Midland?
Local pay is 77% above the national median — $77K here vs. $43K nationally.
How does Midland compare to the national average for tutors?
Midland pays $77K median vs. the U.S. average of $43K — that’s +77%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.92), the purchasing-power equivalent is $83K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do tutors make in Midland, MI?
The median is $76,680 a year, that works out to about $37 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,470, and experienced tutors can clear $79,300. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $77K enough to live in Midland?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,923/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,193/month, which eats 24.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a tutors salary go in Midland?
Midland has a Regional Price Parity of 91.92 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median tutors salary is worth about $83,420 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.