Tutors Salary in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, tutors earn $41,560 at the median — $19.98 an hour. The range runs from $23K at the entry level to $77K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Pennsylvania. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $42K get you in Pennsylvania?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Pennsylvania
Entry-level tutors (10th percentile) start around $23K. Mid-career wages sit at $42K. Top earners bring in $77K or more, a $54K spread from bottom to top.
Tutors salary by metro in Pennsylvania
10 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | $51K | +22% | 80 |
| York-Hanover | $44K | +5% | 60 |
| Pittsburgh | $42K | -0% | 920 |
| Lancaster | $39K | -6% | 160 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $39K | -7% | 2,440 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $38K | -8% | 130 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $37K | -11% | 180 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $37K | -11% | 240 |
| Erie | $32K | -22% | 140 |
| State College | $29K | -30% | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do tutors make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $41,560 a year, that works out to about $20 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $23,030, and experienced tutors can clear $76,580. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $42K enough to live in Pennsylvania?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,846/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,351/month, which eats 47.5% 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 Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania 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 $43,761 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.