As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tutor in Houston, TX is $54,321, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,045 weekly, or $4,527 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 Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $38,699 to $67,614. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,144) and 75th percentile ($61,279), while top earners (90th percentile) make $67,614 per year. This $15,135 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, Houston Tutor often earn 2.3% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 356 statewide for Tutor job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Tutor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Tutor Salary $38,699 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tutor Salary $46,144 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tutor Salary $54,321 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tutor Salary $61,279 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tutor Salary $67,614 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
25% $46,144 10% $38,699 90% $67,614 75% $61,279 $54,321 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Tutor in Houston, TX. The base salary for Tutor ranges from $46,144 to $61,279 with the average base salary of $54,321. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,600 to $75,010 with the average total cash compensation of $61,037.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Tutor: Tutoring, Classroom

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