How much does a tutor make in Indianapolis?
$45,570a year
Median yearly pay for tutors in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $21.91 an hour or $3,798 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.91
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 77 of 272
- Jobs in the area
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,520Median: $45,570Highest 10%: $72,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,520 | $13.23 | |
| 25th | $31,760 | $15.27 | |
| Median | $45,570 | $21.91 | |
| 75th | $64,070 | $30.80 | |
| 90th | $72,650 | $34.93 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for tutors.
| Fort Wayne, IN | $48,100 |
| Chicago, IL | $38,100 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $37,100 |
| Evansville, IN | $36,850 |
| Lafayette, IN | $35,470 |
| Louisville, KY | $34,260 |
| South Bend, IN | $31,730 |
Related jobs in Indianapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Engineering Teacher | $106,500 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $101,800 |
| Sociology Teacher | $97,280 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $94,810 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $84,250 |
| Psychology Teacher | $83,670 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $83,450 |
| Political Science Teacher | $82,850 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $80,310 |
| Art | $79,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $21.91 ($45,570 a year).
Do tutors make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
Yes: $45,570 against $43,350 nationally, 5% more.
How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $38,090, so Indianapolis pays 20% more.
Where does Indianapolis rank for tutor pay?
77 of 272 metro areas with data.
How much does a tutor make starting out in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,650 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.