Tutors pay in Michigan
$42,870avg. a year
$20.61 an hour · 6,010 employed
Tutors in Michigan earn an average of $42,870 a year. That is $5,180 (11%) less than the U.S. average of $48,050. The best-paying metro area is Midland, MI at $61,930.
$37,380Median pay
$20.61Average hourly
+13%Avg. pay since 2021
#33Of 50 states
Top-paying Michigan metro areas
Average pay for tutors by metro area. Swipe to see all 14.
140 jobs
Midland, MI
$61,930
$29.77 an hour
250 jobs
Battle Creek, MI
$49,710
$23.90 an hour
330 jobs
Monroe, MI
$48,820
$23.47 an hour
460 jobs
Jackson, MI
$48,490
$23.31 an hour
51,790 jobs
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
$46,560
$22.38 an hour
6270 jobs
Lansing-East Lansing, MI
$46,220
$22.22 an hour
740 jobs
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI
$45,190
$21.72 an hour
850 jobs
Saginaw, MI
$42,920
$20.63 an hour
9360 jobs
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
$42,790
$20.57 an hour
10480 jobs
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
$42,670
$20.52 an hour
1150 jobs
Traverse City, MI
$39,330
$18.91 an hour
121,820 jobs
Ann Arbor, MI
$39,010
$18.76 an hour
13250 jobs
Flint, MI
$38,100
$18.32 an hour
14110 jobs
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
$35,190
$16.92 an hour
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Tutors pay in Michigan, charted
Pay over time
Michigan, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Michigan tutors work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Michigan vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $48,050 | $23.10 |
| Michigan | $42,870 | $20.61 |
| Ohio | $48,990 | $23.55 |
| Wisconsin | $46,440 | $22.33 |
| Indiana | $43,420 | $20.87 |
Related jobs in Michigan
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$44,350
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,800
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35,280
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$69,000
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$71,200
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$68,160
Average pay, Michigan, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do tutors make in Michigan?
The average is $42,870 a year, and the median is $37,380. That is $5,180 (11%) less than the U.S. average of $48,050.
What is the hourly wage in Michigan?
$20.61 an hour on average; the median is $17.97.
Where in Michigan do they earn the most?
Midland, MI ($61,930), followed by Battle Creek, MI ($49,710). The lowest average among 14 metro areas with data is South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI ($35,190).
How does Michigan rank?
Michigan ranks #33 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2021–May 2025), occupation code 25-3041. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national tutors page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.