Tutor Salary in Richmond, VA
Tutors in the Richmond, VA metro area earn a median $36,790 a year — 15% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $30,439 take-home, or $2,537 a month.
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- Federal income tax$2,235
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,281
- Medicare (1.45%)$533
- Virginia income tax$1,301
- Take-home pay$30,439
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 5.75% state
Tutor pay by experience in Richmond, VA
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $28,080 | $13.50 | $23,933 | $1,994 |
| 25th percentile | $33,610 | $16.16 | $28,067 | $2,339 |
| Median (50th) | $36,790 | $17.69 | $30,439 | $2,537 |
| 75th percentile | $64,000 | $30.77 | $50,738 | $4,228 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $91,730 | $44.10 | $68,902 | $5,742 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Virginia resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $36,790 buys in Richmond, VA
Prices in Richmond, VA are 2.1% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median tutor's $30,439 take-home pay has the buying power of $31,106 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 Richmond, VA as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.91).
Best-paying cities for tutors, adjusted for cost of living
Richmond, VA ranks #47 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 |
| 47 | Richmond, VA | $36,790 | $30,439 | $31,106 |
*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 Virginia
- Virginia Beach, VA — $52,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make in Richmond, VA?
The median tutor salary in the Richmond, VA metro area is $36,790 a year, or about $17.69 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $33,610 and $64,000.
What is a tutor’s take-home pay in Richmond, VA?
On the median $36,790 salary, a single filer living in Virginia takes home about $30,439 a year ($2,537 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $1,301 in Virginia taxes in 2026.
Is Richmond, VA a good place to work as a tutor?
Pay here is 15% below the national median of $43,350. Local prices are 2.1% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $31,106 would in a typical U.S. city. Richmond, VA ranks #47 of 61 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a tutor afford rent in Richmond, VA?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Richmond, VA is $1,505 a month ($1,653 for two bedrooms) — 59% of a median tutor’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
Related jobs in Richmond, VA
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- Teachers and Instructors, All Other — $82,370
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- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary — $73,940
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School — $63,620
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — $62,310
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $62,000
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $61,350
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education — $61,300
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $61,290
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School — $61,120