Tutors Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $34,950 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.80
10th percentile $22,010
90th percentile $43,920
Employed locally 160
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,010
    25th
    $30,510
    50th (median)
    $34,950
    75th
    $43,250
    90th
    $43,920

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 42% Median Tutors salary is 58% 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 Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,280
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $57,060
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,950
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,760
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,230
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Des Moines, IA is $16.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.12 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Des Moines, IA is 12.8% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $22,010 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,510.