Tutor Salary in El Paso, TX
Tutors in the El Paso, TX metro area earn a median $29,280 a year — 32% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $25,706 take-home, or $2,142 a month.
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- Federal income tax$1,334
- Social Security (6.2%)$1,815
- Medicare (1.45%)$425
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$25,706
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Tutor pay by experience in El Paso, TX
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $21,330 | $10.25 | $19,175 | $1,598 |
| 25th percentile | $21,380 | $10.28 | $19,216 | $1,601 |
| Median (50th) | $29,280 | $14.08 | $25,706 | $2,142 |
| 75th percentile | $29,280 | $14.08 | $25,706 | $2,142 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $47,280 | $22.73 | $40,169 | $3,347 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Texas resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $29,280 buys in El Paso, TX
Prices in El Paso, TX are 10.1% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 29% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median tutor's $25,706 take-home pay has the buying power of $28,591 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
El Paso, TX has 1.5× the national concentration of tutor jobs — a strong local market for this occupation.
Best-paying cities for tutors, adjusted for cost of living
El Paso, TX ranks #57 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 |
| 57 | El Paso, TX | $29,280 | $25,706 | $28,591 |
*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 Texas
- San Antonio, TX — $37,640
- Austin, TX — $35,950
- Houston, TX — $33,990
- Dallas, TX — $34,660
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make in El Paso, TX?
The median tutor salary in the El Paso, TX metro area is $29,280 a year, or about $14.08 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $21,380 and $29,280.
What is a tutor’s take-home pay in El Paso, TX?
On the median $29,280 salary, a single filer living in Texas takes home about $25,706 a year ($2,142 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare in 2026.
Is El Paso, TX a good place to work as a tutor?
Pay here is 32% below the national median of $43,350. Local prices are 10.1% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $28,591 would in a typical U.S. city. El Paso, TX ranks #57 of 61 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a tutor afford rent in El Paso, TX?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in El Paso, TX is $1,012 a month ($1,190 for two bedrooms) — 47% of a median tutor’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
Related jobs in El Paso, TX
- Instructional Coordinator — $80,720
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $64,480
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — $64,000
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $63,800
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School — $63,780
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $62,570
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $30,030
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $29,740
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — $24,980