Tutor Salary in Rochester, NY
Tutors in the Rochester, NY metro area earn a median $47,730 a year — 10% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $38,551 take-home, or $3,213 a month.
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- Federal income tax$3,548
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,959
- Medicare (1.45%)$692
- New York income tax$1,980
- Take-home pay$38,551
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 5.40% state
Tutor pay by experience in Rochester, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $32,520 | $15.63 | $27,151 | $2,263 |
| 25th percentile | $36,840 | $17.71 | $30,389 | $2,532 |
| Median (50th) | $47,730 | $22.95 | $38,551 | $3,213 |
| 75th percentile | $63,900 | $30.72 | $50,670 | $4,223 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $72,070 | $34.65 | $56,236 | $4,686 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $47,730 buys in Rochester, NY
Prices in Rochester, NY are 3.0% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 13% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median tutor's $38,551 take-home pay has the buying power of $39,729 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 Rochester, NY as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.87).
Best-paying cities for tutors, adjusted for cost of living
Rochester, NY ranks #7 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 |
*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 New York
- Buffalo, NY — $44,230
- New York, NY — $46,550
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make in Rochester, NY?
The median tutor salary in the Rochester, NY metro area is $47,730 a year, or about $22.95 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $36,840 and $63,900.
What is a tutor’s take-home pay in Rochester, NY?
On the median $47,730 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $38,551 a year ($3,213 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $1,980 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is Rochester, NY a good place to work as a tutor?
Pay here is 10% above the national median of $43,350. Local prices are 3.0% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $39,729 would in a typical U.S. city. Rochester, NY ranks #7 of 61 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a tutor afford rent in Rochester, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Rochester, NY is $1,256 a month ($1,573 for two bedrooms) — 39% of a median tutor’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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