Tutor Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$20.32 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,301/year ($2,942/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 23rd of 50 states for Tutor pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 5,270 Tutor jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $42,270 a year — though pay ranges from $35,170 for newcomers to $89,330 at the top.
Tutor pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,170 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,070 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $42,270 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,360 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $89,330 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,270 Tutor jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 25-3041, “Tutors”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Tutor salary of $42,270 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $35,301 — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
| Gross (median) | $42,270 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,892 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,234 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$843 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,301 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,942 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Jersey paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Tutor make in New Jersey?
- The median Tutor salary in New Jersey is $42,270 per year ($20.32 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,070 and $57,360.
- What is the take-home pay for a Tutor in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $42,270, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $35,301 per year ($2,942 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
- How many Tutor jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 5,270 Tutor jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.