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Tutor Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$23.85 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,057/year ($3,338/month) for a single filer
Mississippi ranks 10th of 50 states for Tutor pay, with a median about 16% above the national average. Of the 1,220 Tutor jobs BLS counts in Mississippi, the typical worker earns $49,610 a year — though pay ranges from $25,810 for newcomers to $86,060 at the top.
Tutor pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $25,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,420 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $86,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,220 Tutor jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 25-3041, “Tutors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Tutor salary of $49,610 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,057 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $49,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,773 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,795 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$1,984 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,057 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,338 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Mississippi paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Tutor make in Mississippi?
- The median Tutor salary in Mississippi is $49,610 per year ($23.85 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,420 and $65,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Tutor in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $49,610, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $40,057 per year ($3,338 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Tutor jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 1,220 Tutor jobs in Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi.