SOC 25-3041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tutors — South Georgia
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
In South Georgia, GA the median wage for Tutors reaches $64,670 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In South Georgia, GA the median wage for Tutors reaches $64,670 a year. That is 49.2% more than the national median of $43,350. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $36,270 and $100,340. The lowest tenth earn under $29,230, while the highest tenth earn more than $100,340.
Employment stands at 150, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Gainesville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $49,550. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 101st of 414 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,230 | −32.6% |
| 25th | $36,270 | −16.3% |
| Median (50th) | $64,670 | +49.2% |
| 75th | $100,340 | +131.5% |
| 90th | $100,340 | +131.5% |
| Mean | $63,370 | +46.2% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gainesville | $49,550 | 100 | |
| 2 | Atlanta | $48,180 | 3,980 | |
| 3 | Savannah | $46,320 | 110 | |
| 4 | Albany | $45,100 | 50 | |
| 5 | Augusta | $44,870 | 190 | |
| 6 | Athens | $43,380 | 80 | |
| 7 | Macon | $39,330 | 110 | |
| 8 | Valdosta | $35,500 | 40 | |
| 9 | Rome | $35,060 | 70 | |
| 10 | Warner Robins | $34,320 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $64,670 goes as far as $67,155 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 54.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,670as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,155US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,670 a year, 49.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,230 to $100,340 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gainesville, at $49,550.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tutors in South Georgia, GA?
The median annual wage is $64,670, or $31.09 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 South Georgia, GA is 49.2% 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 South Georgia, GA earns more than $100,340 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,230 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 Gainesville, at $49,550 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in South Georgia, GA. 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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