Tutor Salary in Tampa, FL
Tutors in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area earn a median $41,160 a year — 5% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $35,252 take-home, or $2,938 a month.
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- Federal income tax$2,759
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,552
- Medicare (1.45%)$597
- Florida income tax$0
- Take-home pay$35,252
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Tutor pay by experience in Tampa, FL
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $28,100 | $13.51 | $24,750 | $2,063 |
| 25th percentile | $29,500 | $14.18 | $25,883 | $2,157 |
| Median (50th) | $41,160 | $19.79 | $35,252 | $2,938 |
| 75th percentile | $59,060 | $28.39 | $49,635 | $4,136 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $74,240 | $35.69 | $61,058 | $5,088 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Florida resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $41,160 buys in Tampa, FL
Prices in Tampa, FL are 0.9% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.26× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median tutor's $35,252 take-home pay has the buying power of $34,941 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 Tampa, FL as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.08).
Best-paying cities for tutors, adjusted for cost of living
Tampa, FL ranks #26 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 |
| 26 | Tampa, FL | $41,160 | $35,252 | $34,941 |
*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 Florida
- Jacksonville, FL — $37,440
- Orlando, FL — $34,320
- Miami, FL — $38,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make in Tampa, FL?
The median tutor salary in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $41,160 a year, or about $19.79 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $29,500 and $59,060.
What is a tutor’s take-home pay in Tampa, FL?
On the median $41,160 salary, a single filer living in Florida takes home about $35,252 a year ($2,938 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare in 2026.
Is Tampa, FL a good place to work as a tutor?
Pay here is 5% below the national median of $43,350. Local prices are 0.9% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $34,941 would in a typical U.S. city. Tampa, FL ranks #26 of 61 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a tutor afford rent in Tampa, FL?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Tampa, FL is $1,696 a month ($1,977 for two bedrooms) — 58% of a median tutor’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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