Tutor Salary in Raleigh, NC
Tutors in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area earn a median $36,260 a year — 16% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $30,377 take-home, or $2,531 a month.
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- Federal income tax$2,171
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,248
- Medicare (1.45%)$526
- North Carolina income tax$938
- Take-home pay$30,377
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 3.99% state
Tutor pay by experience in Raleigh, NC
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $22,930 | $11.02 | $20,087 | $1,674 |
| 25th percentile | $27,390 | $13.17 | $23,582 | $1,965 |
| Median (50th) | $36,260 | $17.43 | $30,377 | $2,531 |
| 75th percentile | $52,450 | $25.22 | $42,740 | $3,562 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $77,280 | $37.15 | $60,622 | $5,052 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, North Carolina resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $36,260 buys in Raleigh, NC
Prices in Raleigh, NC are 1.8% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.03× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median tutor's $30,377 take-home pay has the buying power of $30,947 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 Raleigh, NC as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.88).
Best-paying cities for tutors, adjusted for cost of living
Raleigh, NC ranks #49 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 |
| 49 | Raleigh, NC | $36,260 | $30,377 | $30,947 |
*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 North Carolina
- Durham, NC — $45,350
- Charlotte, NC — $44,320
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make in Raleigh, NC?
The median tutor salary in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $36,260 a year, or about $17.43 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $27,390 and $52,450.
What is a tutor’s take-home pay in Raleigh, NC?
On the median $36,260 salary, a single filer living in North Carolina takes home about $30,377 a year ($2,531 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $938 in North Carolina taxes in 2026.
Is Raleigh, NC a good place to work as a tutor?
Pay here is 16% below the national median of $43,350. Local prices are 1.8% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $30,947 would in a typical U.S. city. Raleigh, NC ranks #49 of 61 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a tutor afford rent in Raleigh, NC?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Raleigh, NC is $1,596 a month ($1,750 for two bedrooms) — 63% of a median tutor’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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