Tutors Salary in Ohio
In Ohio, tutors earn $44,640 at the median — $21.46 an hour. The range runs from $23K at the entry level to $74K for experienced workers.
AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)
So what does $45K get you in Ohio?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Ohio
Entry-level tutors (10th percentile) start around $23K. Mid-career wages sit at $45K.Top earners bring in $74K or more - a $51K spread from bottom to top.
Tutors pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $64K | +61% | 330 |
| Rhode Island | $59K | +48% | 340 |
| Massachusetts | $57K | +43% | 5,550 |
| Connecticut | $56K | +39% | 2,540 |
| Mississippi | $52K | +30% | 1,080 |
| Virginia | $49K | +23% | 3,540 |
| New Hampshire | $49K | +23% | 800 |
| Maine | $49K | +22% | 270 |
| Vermont | $48K | +19% | 170 |
| Maryland | $47K | +17% | 3,480 |
| Oregon | $47K | +17% | 1,180 |
| Indiana | $47K | +16% | 1,850 |
| Ohio | $45K | +11% | 7,120 |
| Washington | $44K | +11% | 2,300 |
| Arizona | $44K | +10% | 3,110 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do tutors make in Ohio?
The median is $44,640 a year - that works out to about $21.46 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $23,450, and experienced tutors can clear $74,010. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $45K enough to live in Ohio?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,116/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,268/month (median of metro areas), which eats 40.7% 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 Ohio?
Ohio 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 $44,640 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.