Tutor Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$24.17 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,580/year ($3,548/month) for a single filer
Tennessee ranks 8th of 50 states for Tutor pay, with a median about 18% above the national average. Of the 3,310 Tutor jobs BLS counts in Tennessee, the typical worker earns $50,280 a year — though pay ranges from $27,980 for newcomers to $87,880 at the top.
Tutor pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,980 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,140 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,950 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $87,880 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,310 Tutor jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 25-3041, “Tutors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Tutor salary of $50,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $42,580 — an effective tax rate of 15.3%.
| Gross (median) | $50,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,854 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,846 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,580 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,548 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Tutor make in Tennessee?
- The median Tutor salary in Tennessee is $50,280 per year ($24.17 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,140 and $62,950.
- What is the take-home pay for a Tutor in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $50,280, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $42,580 per year ($3,548 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.3%.
- How many Tutor jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 3,310 Tutor jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.