Tutors Salary in Louisiana
In Louisiana, tutors earn $30,100 at the median — $14.47 an hour. The range runs from $21K at the entry level to $46K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Louisiana. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $30K get you in Louisiana?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Louisiana
Entry-level tutors (10th percentile) start around $21K. Mid-career wages sit at $30K. Top earners bring in $46K or more, a $25K spread from bottom to top.
Tutors salary by metro in Louisiana
2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $37K | +22% | 190 |
| Baton Rouge | $30K | -2% | 120 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do tutors make in Louisiana?
The median is $30,100 a year, that works out to about $14 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $21,030, and experienced tutors can clear $46,420. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $30K enough to live in Louisiana?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,115/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,191/month, which eats 56.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a tutors salary go in Louisiana?
Louisiana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median tutors salary is worth about $34,487 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do tutors get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.