Tutor Salary in Phoenix, AZ
Tutors in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area earn a median $43,880 a year — 1% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $36,549 take-home, or $3,046 a month.
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- Federal income tax$3,086
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,721
- Medicare (1.45%)$636
- Arizona income tax$888
- Take-home pay$36,549
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 2.50% state
Tutor pay by experience in Phoenix, AZ
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $30,580 | $14.70 | $26,195 | $2,183 |
| 25th percentile | $31,140 | $14.97 | $26,631 | $2,219 |
| Median (50th) | $43,880 | $21.10 | $36,549 | $3,046 |
| 75th percentile | $62,630 | $30.11 | $51,146 | $4,262 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $80,170 | $38.54 | $63,434 | $5,286 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Arizona resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $43,880 buys in Phoenix, AZ
Prices in Phoenix, AZ are 3.3% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.21× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median tutor's $36,549 take-home pay has the buying power of $35,376 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 less concentrated in Phoenix, AZ than nationally (location quotient 0.76), so openings may be scarcer.
Best-paying cities for tutors, adjusted for cost of living
Phoenix, AZ ranks #25 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 |
| 25 | Phoenix, AZ | $43,880 | $36,549 | $35,376 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 61 metros →
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make in Phoenix, AZ?
The median tutor salary in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $43,880 a year, or about $21.10 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $31,140 and $62,630.
What is a tutor’s take-home pay in Phoenix, AZ?
On the median $43,880 salary, a single filer living in Arizona takes home about $36,549 a year ($3,046 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $888 in Arizona taxes in 2026.
Is Phoenix, AZ a good place to work as a tutor?
Pay here is 1% above the national median of $43,350. Local prices are 3.3% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $35,376 would in a typical U.S. city. Phoenix, AZ ranks #25 of 61 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a tutor afford rent in Phoenix, AZ?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Phoenix, AZ is $1,583 a month ($1,839 for two bedrooms) — 52% of a median tutor’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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