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Tutor Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$37.43 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,098/year ($5,092/month) for a single filer
Rhode Island is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Tutors (2nd of 50), with a median about 82% above the national average. Of the 300 Tutor jobs BLS counts in Rhode Island, the typical worker earns $77,850 a year — though pay ranges from $52,590 for newcomers to $93,230 at the top.
Tutor pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $52,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,850 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $85,800 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $93,230 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 300 Tutor jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 25-3041, “Tutors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Tutor salary of $77,850 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $61,098 — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
| Gross (median) | $77,850 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,297 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,956 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$2,499 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,098 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,092 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Rhode Island paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Tutor make in Rhode Island?
- The median Tutor salary in Rhode Island is $77,850 per year ($37.43 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,240 and $85,800.
- What is the take-home pay for a Tutor in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $77,850, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $61,098 per year ($5,092 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
- How many Tutor jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 300 Tutor jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.