Tutors Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $36,770 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.68
10th percentile $23,870
90th percentile $75,640
Employed locally 190
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,870
    25th
    $30,510
    50th (median)
    $36,770
    75th
    $46,210
    90th
    $75,640

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 59% Median Tutors salary is 41% 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 New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,430
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,430
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,770
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$80,310
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$51,460
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in New Orleans?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in New Orleans, LA is $17.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.98 or more per hour.

    Is New Orleans above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in New Orleans, LA is 8.3% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $23,870 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,510.