Tutors pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $191,470 or more. The middle half of tutors in San Juan earn between $31,910 and $85,100.
- $22K10th
- $32K25th
- $43KMedian
- $85K75th
- $191K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $63,700 | $5,308 | $30.62 |
| Median | $43,140 | $3,595 | $20.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,910 | $2,659 | $15.34 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $85,100 | $7,092 | $40.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tutors pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Tutors in San Juan earn 14% more than the Puerto Rico average ($56,080) and 33% more than the U.S. average ($48,050). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $43,350.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $63,700 | $43,140 | $21,840 | $191,470 | 180 |
| Puerto Rico | $56,080 | $41,890 | $21,840 | $148,920 | 250 |
| United States | $48,050 | $43,350 | $29,430 | $75,990 | 175,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is San Juan a good place for tutors? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Tutors salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$49,730
- Port St. Lucie, FL$38,900
- Naples, FL$37,950
- Sebastian, FL$39,570
- Palm Bay, FL$41,410
- Fort Myers, FL$42,920
Highest-paying cities for tutors
Casper, WY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($101,050).
- Casper, WY$101,050
- Waterloo, IA$76,550
- Lexington Park, MD$74,760
- Amherst, MA$71,850
- Providence, RI$69,510
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Tutors salary in San Juan: questions
How much do tutors make an hour in San Juan?
$30.63 an hour on average, and $20.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tutors salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,910, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do tutors earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 33% more than the U.S. average for this job ($48,050).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-3041; area San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 27.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.24, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.24).
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