SOC 25-3041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tutors — Salisbury
Salisbury, MD · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Tutors in Salisbury, MD is $51,480 per year, 18.8% above the national median of $43,350.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Tutors in Salisbury, MD is $51,480 per year, 18.8% above the national median of $43,350. Pay ranges from under $31,200 at the tenth percentile to more than $102,250 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $34,530 to $74,820.
Employment stands at 60, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Lexington Park leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $63,090. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 137th of 240 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | −28.0% |
| 25th | $34,530 | −20.3% |
| Median (50th) | $51,480 | +18.8% |
| 75th | $74,820 | +72.6% |
| 90th | $102,250 | +135.9% |
| Mean | $61,060 | +40.9% |
Other metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington Park | $63,090 | 90 | |
| 2 | Baltimore | $56,200 | 2,470 | |
| 3 | Hagerstown | $48,450 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Salisbury run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $51,480 buys what $49,029 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$51,480as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,029US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,480 a year, 18.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,200 to $102,250 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lexington Park, at $63,090.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tutors in Salisbury, MD?
The median annual wage is $51,480, or $24.75 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 Salisbury, MD is 18.8% 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 Salisbury, MD earns more than $102,250 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,200 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 Lexington Park, at $63,090 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Salisbury, MD. 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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