Tutors Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $31,720 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.25
10th percentile $21,400
90th percentile —
Employed locally 30
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,400
    25th
    $29,720
    50th (median)
    $31,720
    75th
    $39,330

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 46% Median Tutors salary is 54% 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 Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,380
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,280
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,040
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $39,460
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,140
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Waterloo, IA is $15.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.20 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Waterloo, IA is 20.9% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $21,400 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,720.