CostGuide

Family & Education, Massachusetts

Tutor cost in Boston, MA

A typical Tutor figure in Boston is about $78 per hour, about 41% above the national figure of $55.

Typical cost

Typical in Boston

$78

per hour

Fair price range: $42 to $141

On the low end
$42
On the high end
$141

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Boston. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 1.9%past year

Up 22.8%over five years

How prices for fees for lessons or instructions have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Fees for lessons or instructions, CUUR0000SERF03), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Subject
  2. In-home vs online
  3. Credentials
  4. Test prep
  5. Group

Ways to pay less

  1. Use online sessions
  2. Try small-group tutoring
  3. Use school resources first
  4. Buy a package
  5. Have a clear goal

Tutor in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Boston, MA$78
$42 to $141
National typical$55
$30 to $100
Cambridge, MA$78
$43 to $142
Worcester, MA$60
$33 to $108
Springfield, MA$55
$30 to $100
Bellevue, WA$66
$36 to $120
Berkeley, CA$67
$37 to $122

Other Family & Education costs in Boston

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Questions people ask

Tutor in Boston: what does it cost?

In Boston, MA, Tutor typically costs about $78 per hour, with most prices between $42 and $141.

Why is Boston higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Tutor earn in Boston, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Boston about 41% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.