Tutors Salary in Lafayette, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette, LA

Median annual salary $31,470 -21.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.13
10th percentile $22,600
90th percentile $43,720
Employed locally 70
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,600
    25th
    $30,880
    50th (median)
    $31,470
    75th
    $31,470
    90th
    $43,720

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 52% Median Tutors salary is 48% 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
    Midland, MI $76,680
    Lawton, OK $60,350
    Rhode Island $59,340
    Portland-South Portland, ME $56,720
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,450
    Maryland $47,010

    Related occupations in Lafayette, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $49,180
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $21,740
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,090
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,710
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,740
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $30,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Lafayette, LA is $15.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.02 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Lafayette, LA is 21.5% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $22,600 per year in Lafayette, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,880.