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Tutor Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$29.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,068/year ($4,006/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Tutors (3rd of 50), with a median about 42% above the national average. Of the 4,610 Tutor jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $60,900 a year — though pay ranges from $34,630 for newcomers to $100,960 at the top.
Tutor pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,630 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,490 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,900 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,960 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,610 Tutor jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 25-3041, “Tutors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Tutor salary of $60,900 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,068 — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
| Gross (median) | $60,900 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,128 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,659 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$3,045 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,068 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,006 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Massachusetts paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Tutor make in Massachusetts?
- The median Tutor salary in Massachusetts is $60,900 per year ($29.28 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,490 and $80,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a Tutor in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $60,900, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $48,068 per year ($4,006 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
- How many Tutor jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 4,610 Tutor jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.