Tutor Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$16.24 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,684/year ($2,390/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 44th of 50 states for Tutor pay, with a median about 21% below the national average. Of the 540 Tutor jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $33,780 a year — though pay ranges from $23,080 for newcomers to $47,790 at the top.
Tutor pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $23,080 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $33,780 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $43,130 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,790 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 540 Tutor jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 25-3041, “Tutors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Tutor salary of $33,780 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $28,684 — an effective tax rate of 15.1%.
| Gross (median) | $33,780 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,874 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,584 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$638 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,684 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,390 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Louisiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Tutor make in Louisiana?
- The median Tutor salary in Louisiana is $33,780 per year ($16.24 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,150 and $43,130.
- What is the take-home pay for a Tutor in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $33,780, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $28,684 per year ($2,390 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.1%.
- How many Tutor jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 540 Tutor jobs in Louisiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Louisiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Louisiana.