SOC 25-3041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tutors — Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania · 10 metro areas compared
In Pennsylvania the median wage is $36,270.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Pennsylvania the median wage is $36,270. That is 16.3% lower than the national median of $43,350. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $28,360 and $57,200. The lowest tenth earn under $23,670, while the highest tenth earn more than $75,870.
Employment stands at 4,540, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 50 states with published data for this occupation, Pennsylvania ranks 37th by median wage. Reading leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $55,270. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 715th of 778 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,670 | −45.4% |
| 25th | $28,360 | −34.6% |
| Median (50th) | $36,270 | −16.3% |
| 75th | $57,200 | +31.9% |
| 90th | $75,870 | +75.0% |
| Mean | $44,140 | +1.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading | $55,270 | 80 | |
| 2 | York | $45,300 | 50 | |
| 3 | Erie | $41,710 | 120 | |
| 4 | Lancaster | $38,290 | 130 | |
| 5 | Allentown | $37,300 | 260 | |
| 6 | Scranton | $37,140 | 150 | |
| 7 | Pittsburgh | $35,710 | 850 | |
| 8 | Philadelphia | $35,660 | 2,680 | |
| 9 | Harrisburg | $33,450 | 170 | |
| 10 | State College | $30,780 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pennsylvania run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $36,270 goes as far as $37,162 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,270as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,162US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,270 a year, 16.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $23,670 to $75,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,540 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 37th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Reading, at $55,270.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tutors in Pennsylvania?
The median annual wage is $36,270, or $17.44 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 Pennsylvania is 16.3% lower. 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 Pennsylvania earns more than $75,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $23,670 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 Reading, at $55,270 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,540 jobs in this occupation in Pennsylvania. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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