Tutor Salary in Cincinnati, OH
Tutors in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area earn a median $37,100 a year — 14% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $31,752 take-home, or $2,646 a month.
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- Federal income tax$2,272
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,300
- Medicare (1.45%)$538
- Ohio income tax$238
- Take-home pay$31,752
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 2.75% state
The Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro spans Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
Tutor pay by experience in Cincinnati, OH
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $22,260 | $10.70 | $19,941 | $1,662 |
| 25th percentile | $30,810 | $14.81 | $26,871 | $2,239 |
| Median (50th) | $37,100 | $17.84 | $31,752 | $2,646 |
| 75th percentile | $57,150 | $27.48 | $47,311 | $3,943 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $74,460 | $35.80 | $59,947 | $4,996 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Ohio resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $37,100 buys in Cincinnati, OH
Prices in Cincinnati, OH are 4.6% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 12% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median tutor's $31,752 take-home pay has the buying power of $33,293 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Tutor jobs are about as common in Cincinnati, OH as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.81).
Best-paying cities for tutors, adjusted for cost of living
Cincinnati, OH ranks #35 of 61 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville, TN | $62,950 | $52,760 | $54,766 |
| 2 | Boston, MA | $64,710 | $51,159 | $47,253 |
| 3 | Memphis, TN | $49,640 | $42,066 | $45,635 |
| 4 | Baltimore, MD | $56,200 | $45,031 | $43,097 |
| 5 | Virginia Beach, VA | $52,000 | $41,786 | $42,665 |
| 6 | Hartford, CT | $51,430 | $42,115 | $40,989 |
| 7 | Rochester, NY | $47,730 | $38,551 | $39,729 |
| 8 | Portland, OR | $54,230 | $41,838 | $39,687 |
| 35 | Cincinnati, OH | $37,100 | $31,752 | $33,293 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 61 metros →
Tutor salaries elsewhere in Ohio
- Cleveland, OH — $42,950
- Columbus, OH — $39,820
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make in Cincinnati, OH?
The median tutor salary in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $37,100 a year, or about $17.84 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $30,810 and $57,150.
What is a tutor’s take-home pay in Cincinnati, OH?
On the median $37,100 salary, a single filer living in Ohio takes home about $31,752 a year ($2,646 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $238 in Ohio taxes in 2026.
Is Cincinnati, OH a good place to work as a tutor?
Pay here is 14% below the national median of $43,350. Local prices are 4.6% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $33,293 would in a typical U.S. city. Cincinnati, OH ranks #35 of 61 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a tutor afford rent in Cincinnati, OH?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Cincinnati, OH is $1,043 a month ($1,342 for two bedrooms) — 39% of a median tutor’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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