SOC 25-3041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tutors — Morristown
Morristown, TN · 9 metro areas compared
In Morristown, TN the median wage for Tutors reaches $58,600 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Morristown, TN the median wage for Tutors reaches $58,600 a year. That is 35.2% more than the national median of $43,350. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $32,560 and $58,600. The lowest tenth earn under $23,460, while the highest tenth earn more than $58,600.
Nashville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $62,950. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 67th of 207 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,460 | −45.9% |
| 25th | $32,560 | −24.9% |
| Median (50th) | $58,600 | +35.2% |
| 75th | $58,600 | +35.2% |
| 90th | $58,600 | +35.2% |
| Mean | $49,360 | +13.9% |
Other metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville | $62,950 | 1,370 | |
| 2 | Kingsport | $51,080 | 50 | |
| 3 | Memphis | $49,640 | 670 | |
| 4 | Chattanooga | $45,570 | 240 | |
| 5 | Knoxville | $44,840 | 210 | |
| 6 | Jackson | $37,400 | 40 | |
| 7 | Cleveland | $37,190 | 40 | |
| 8 | Johnson City | $37,040 | 60 | |
| 9 | Clarksville | $34,950 | 220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Morristown run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $58,600 goes as far as $63,765 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 47.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,600as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,765US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,600 a year, 35.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $23,460 to $58,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Nashville, at $62,950.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tutors in Morristown, TN?
The median annual wage is $58,600, or $28.17 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $43,350, so pay in Morristown, TN is 35.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Morristown, TN earns more than $58,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $23,460 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Nashville, at $62,950 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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