Academic Math Tutor Salary in the United States

How much does an Academic Math Tutor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Academic Math Tutor in the United States is $57,111 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, an Academic Math Tutor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,889
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,613 to $62,229
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,517
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Academic Math Tutor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $62,229 $5,186 $1,197 $30
Average $57,111 $4,759 $1,098 $27
25th Percentile $52,613 $4,384 $1,012 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Academic Math Tutor Salaries

An Academic Math Tutor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Academic Math Tutor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Academic Math Tutor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $53,943
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $54,294
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,204
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $56,542
  • Expert (over 8 years): $58,177
Levels Salary
Entry Level Academic Math Tutor$53,943
Intermediate Level Academic Math Tutor$54,294
Senior Level Academic Math Tutor$55,204
Specialist Level Academic Math Tutor$56,542
Expert Level Academic Math Tutor$58,177
$53,943 0 yr
$54,294 < 2 yrs
$55,204 2-4 yrs
$56,542 5-8 yrs
$58,177 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Academic Math Tutor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Academic Math Tutors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $63,233.
  • California: $62,993.
  • Massachusetts: $62,154.

Top Paying Cities for Academic Math Tutors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $72,034
  • San Francisco: $71,326
  • Oakland: $69,744

What Skills Can Increase an Academic Math Tutor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Flexibility (Mentioned in 4.27% Job Postings): Adapting, responding to, and dealing with the changing environment and new situations.
  • ATM (Mentioned in 2.13% Job Postings): Ability to work with, troubleshoot and maintain automated teller machine to provide support to banking clients.
  • EHS (Mentioned in 1.52% Job Postings): Environment, health and safety, EHS is an acronym for the set that studies and implements the practical aspects of protecting the environment and maintaining health and safety at occupation.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Flexibility 4.27%
ATM 2.13%
EHS 1.52%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Academic Math Tutor's salary.
  • Communicates Effectively: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Dedication: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Communicates Effectively
$69,104
21%
Initiative
$67,962
19%
Dedication
$65,678
15%
Square
$65,678
15%
Decision Making
$63,393
11%
Communication Skills
$62,822
10%
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How Education impacts an Academic Math Tutor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Academic Math Tutors enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Academic Math Tutor with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $56,397 and $59,972).

Academic Math Tutor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Academic Math Tutor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 89.5%
High School 89.5%
Associates 5.3%
Bachelors 5.3%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Academic Math Tutor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Academic Math Tutor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Academic Math Tutor

Salaries for an Academic Math Tutor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $52,017 in 2023 to around $51,243 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Academic Math Tutor salary trends, .

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2024 $51,821
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