Tutor Salary in Worcester, MA
Tutors in the Worcester, MA metro area earn a median $46,860 a year — 8% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $37,709 take-home, or $3,142 a month.
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- Federal income tax$3,443
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,905
- Medicare (1.45%)$679
- Massachusetts income tax$2,123
- Take-home pay$37,709
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 5.00% state
Tutor pay by experience in Worcester, MA
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,780 | $15.28 | $26,346 | $2,196 |
| 25th percentile | $32,170 | $15.47 | $26,640 | $2,220 |
| Median (50th) | $46,860 | $22.53 | $37,709 | $3,142 |
| 75th percentile | $57,780 | $27.78 | $45,937 | $3,828 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $80,250 | $38.58 | $61,493 | $5,124 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Massachusetts resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $46,860 buys in Worcester, MA
Prices in Worcester, MA are 2.5% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.13× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median tutor's $37,709 take-home pay has the buying power of $36,781 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Worcester, MA has 1.5× the national concentration of tutor jobs — a strong local market for this occupation.
Best-paying cities for tutors, adjusted for cost of living
Worcester, MA ranks #20 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 |
| 20 | Worcester, MA | $46,860 | $37,709 | $36,781 |
*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 Massachusetts
- Boston, MA — $64,710
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make in Worcester, MA?
The median tutor salary in the Worcester, MA metro area is $46,860 a year, or about $22.53 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $32,170 and $57,780.
What is a tutor’s take-home pay in Worcester, MA?
On the median $46,860 salary, a single filer living in Massachusetts takes home about $37,709 a year ($3,142 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $2,123 in Massachusetts taxes in 2026.
Is Worcester, MA a good place to work as a tutor?
Pay here is 8% above the national median of $43,350. Local prices are 2.5% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $36,781 would in a typical U.S. city. Worcester, MA ranks #20 of 61 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a tutor afford rent in Worcester, MA?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Worcester, MA is $1,558 a month ($1,997 for two bedrooms) — 50% of a median tutor’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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