Tutor Salary in St. Louis, MO
Tutors in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area earn a median $35,730 a year — 18% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $30,147 take-home, or $2,512 a month.
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- Federal income tax$2,108
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,215
- Medicare (1.45%)$518
- Missouri income tax$742
- Take-home pay$30,147
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 4.70% state
The St. Louis, MO-IL metro spans Missouri, Illinois. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
Tutor pay by experience in St. Louis, MO
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $28,600 | $13.75 | $24,753 | $2,063 |
| 25th percentile | $28,990 | $13.94 | $25,048 | $2,087 |
| Median (50th) | $35,730 | $17.18 | $30,147 | $2,512 |
| 75th percentile | $47,550 | $22.86 | $39,089 | $3,257 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $60,480 | $29.08 | $48,870 | $4,073 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Missouri resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $35,730 buys in St. Louis, MO
Prices in St. Louis, MO are 4.9% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 21% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median tutor's $30,147 take-home pay has the buying power of $31,704 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 St. Louis, MO than nationally (location quotient 0.54), so openings may be scarcer.
Best-paying cities for tutors, adjusted for cost of living
St. Louis, MO ranks #42 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 |
| 42 | St. Louis, MO | $35,730 | $30,147 | $31,704 |
*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 Missouri
- Kansas City, MO — $37,660
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make in St. Louis, MO?
The median tutor salary in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $35,730 a year, or about $17.18 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $28,990 and $47,550.
What is a tutor’s take-home pay in St. Louis, MO?
On the median $35,730 salary, a single filer living in Missouri takes home about $30,147 a year ($2,512 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $742 in Missouri taxes in 2026.
Is St. Louis, MO a good place to work as a tutor?
Pay here is 18% below the national median of $43,350. Local prices are 4.9% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $31,704 would in a typical U.S. city. St. Louis, MO ranks #42 of 61 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a tutor afford rent in St. Louis, MO?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in St. Louis, MO is $989 a month ($1,211 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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- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary — $78,510
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary — $78,300
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School — $78,130
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- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $62,180
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education — $62,150