Tutor Salary in Ohio (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Tutors in Ohio, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$43,610
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.97
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+1% vs US median
US median $43,350
State Rank
#21 of 50
5,760 employed here

How much does a Tutor make in Ohio?

A Tutor working in Ohio earns a median salary of $43,610 per year, or about $20.97 per hour. That is 1% above the national median of $43,350 for this occupation.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $23,590 while the top 10% make $76,130 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $35,090 and $59,390 a year.

Tutor salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$23,590$11.34
25th percentile (early career)$35,090$16.87
50th percentile (median)$43,610$20.97
75th percentile (experienced)$59,390$28.55
90th percentile (top earners)$76,130$36.60

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 21st out of 50 states and territories for Tutor pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Wyoming$82,290
2Rhode Island$77,850
3Massachusetts$60,900
4Vermont$53,920
5New Hampshire$53,790

Working as a Tutor in Ohio

Nationally, about 175,000 people work as Tutors in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Ohio pay ($43,610) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Tutor make in Ohio?
The median Tutor salary in Ohio is $43,610 per year, or about $20.97 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $23,590 at the entry level to $76,130 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Tutors about 1% more than the national median of $43,350. Ohio ranks 21st out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Tutors?
Yes on pay — Ohio pays above the national median for this occupation, at $43,610 a year. About 5,760 Tutors are employed in Ohio. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.