Tutors Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $37,390 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.98
10th percentile $21,290
90th percentile $51,230
Employed locally 80
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,290
    25th
    $31,870
    50th (median)
    $37,390
    75th
    $41,840
    90th
    $51,230

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 49% Median Tutors salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Tutors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Casper, WY $99,590
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $79,620
    Midland, MI $76,680
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $72,800
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $72,500
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $64,840

    Nearby metros — Tutors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $72,800
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $57,050
    Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $55,680
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $53,370
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,020
    Virginia $49,380

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,230
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,760
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,800
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,020
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Cedar Rapids, IA is $17.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.44 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 6.7% below the national median of $40,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Tutors in Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $21,290 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,870.