How much does a tutor make in Iowa?
$36,790a year
Median yearly pay for tutors in Iowa. That is $17.69 an hour or $3,066 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.69
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,760Median: $36,790Highest 10%: $57,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,760 | $10.94 | |
| 25th | $30,890 | $14.85 | |
| Median | $36,790 | $17.69 | |
| 75th | $45,260 | $21.76 | |
| 90th | $57,390 | $27.59 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Iowa City, IA | $43,920 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $38,410 |
| Omaha, NE | $37,390 |
| Waterloo, IA | $32,940 |
| Sioux City, IA | $32,570 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tutors.
| 31. Illinois | $37,400 |
| 32. Michigan | $37,380 |
| 33. Florida | $37,310 |
| 34. Iowa | $36,790 |
| 35. New Mexico | $36,660 |
| 36. Hawaii | $36,590 |
| 37. Pennsylvania | $36,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $17.69 ($36,790 a year).
Do tutors make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $36,790 against $43,350 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Iowa rank for tutor pay?
Iowa ranks 34 of 50 states.
Which city in Iowa pays tutors the most?
Iowa City, IA, with a median of $43,920 a year.
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.