How Much Does a Tutor Make in Boston, MA ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Tutor Salary in Boston, MA

As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tutor in Boston, MA is $60,694, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,167 weekly, or $5,058 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Tutor in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Tutor in Boston, MA vary widely, spanning from $43,239 to $75,546. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,557) and 75th percentile ($68,468), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,546 per year. This $16,911 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Special Education, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Boston Tutor often earn 2.5% higher than national averages. However, Boston currently ranks 62 statewide for Tutor job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile Tutor Salary $43,239 Boston, MA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tutor Salary $51,557 Boston, MA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tutor Salary $60,694 Boston, MA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tutor Salary $68,468 Boston, MA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tutor Salary $75,546 Boston, MA April 01, 2026
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What is a Tutor ?

A tutor, also called an academic tutor, is a person who provides assistance or tutelage to one or more people on certain subject areas or skills. The tutor spends a few hours on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis to transfer their expertise on the topic or skill to the student. Tutoring can take place in different settings, such as a classroom, a formal tutoring center, or the home of the tutor/learner. As a teaching-learning method, tutoring is characterized by how it differs from formal teaching methods on the basis of the (in)formality of the setting as well as the flexibility in pedagogical...

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About Boston, Massachusetts    Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The....More

Boston, Massachusetts  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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