How much does a tutor make in Lafayette?
$31,470a year
Median yearly pay for tutors in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $15.13 an hour or $2,623 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.13
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among cities
- 244 of 272
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,600Median: $31,470Highest 10%: $43,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,600 | $10.87 | |
| 25th | $30,880 | $14.85 | |
| Median | $31,470 | $15.13 | |
| 75th | $31,470 | $15.13 | |
| 90th | $43,720 | $21.02 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for tutors.
| New Orleans, LA | $34,860 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $33,840 |
Related jobs in Lafayette
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Business Teacher | $127,800 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $93,360 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $80,840 |
| Art | $77,510 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $76,590 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $73,110 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $67,370 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $62,120 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $58,920 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $58,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $15.13 ($31,470 a year).
Do tutors make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $31,470 against $43,350 nationally, 27% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $33,780, so Lafayette pays 7% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for tutor pay?
244 of 272 metro areas with data.
How much does a tutor make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,720 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.