Tutor Salary in Colorado (2026)
$22.80 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,904/year ($3,242/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 12th of 50 states for Tutor pay, with a median about 11% above the national average. Of the 2,500 Tutor jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $47,420 a year — though pay ranges from $36,510 for newcomers to $80,320 at the top.
Tutor pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,510 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,400 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,420 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,090 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $80,320 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,500 Tutor jobs in Colorado (occupation code 25-3041, “Tutors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Tutor salary of $47,420 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,904 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $47,420 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,510 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,628 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$1,378 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,904 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,242 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Tutor make in Colorado?
- The median Tutor salary in Colorado is $47,420 per year ($22.80 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,400 and $61,090.
- What is the take-home pay for a Tutor in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $47,420, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $38,904 per year ($3,242 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Tutor jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 2,500 Tutor jobs in Colorado in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Colorado state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Colorado.