Tutor Salary in Detroit, MI
Tutors in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area earn a median $44,210 a year — 2% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $36,075 take-home, or $3,006 a month.
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- Federal income tax$3,125
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,741
- Medicare (1.45%)$641
- Michigan income tax$1,628
- Take-home pay$36,075
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 4.25% state
Tutor pay by experience in Detroit, MI
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $28,050 | $13.49 | $23,768 | $1,981 |
| 25th percentile | $31,060 | $14.93 | $26,067 | $2,172 |
| Median (50th) | $44,210 | $21.25 | $36,075 | $3,006 |
| 75th percentile | $60,510 | $29.09 | $48,479 | $4,040 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $71,140 | $34.20 | $56,104 | $4,675 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Michigan resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $44,210 buys in Detroit, MI
Prices in Detroit, MI are 0.3% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 5% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median tutor's $36,075 take-home pay has the buying power of $35,967 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 Detroit, MI as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.83).
Best-paying cities for tutors, adjusted for cost of living
Detroit, MI ranks #22 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 |
| 22 | Detroit, MI | $44,210 | $36,075 | $35,967 |
*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 Michigan
- Grand Rapids, MI — $38,070
- Ann Arbor, MI — $37,380
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make in Detroit, MI?
The median tutor salary in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $44,210 a year, or about $21.25 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $31,060 and $60,510.
What is a tutor’s take-home pay in Detroit, MI?
On the median $44,210 salary, a single filer living in Michigan takes home about $36,075 a year ($3,006 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $1,628 in Michigan taxes in 2026.
Is Detroit, MI a good place to work as a tutor?
Pay here is 2% above the national median of $43,350. Local prices are 0.3% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $35,967 would in a typical U.S. city. Detroit, MI ranks #22 of 61 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a tutor afford rent in Detroit, MI?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Detroit, MI is $1,128 a month ($1,413 for two bedrooms) — 38% of a median tutor’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
Related jobs in Detroit, MI
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary — $127,450
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary — $112,100
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary — $109,180
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary — $83,550
- Instructional Coordinator — $82,130
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School — $81,520
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School — $80,810
- Special Education Teachers, All Other — $79,500
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — $78,980
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School — $78,720
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $77,520
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education — $70,800