Tutor Salary in Indiana (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Tutors in Indiana, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Indiana Median
$38,090
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.31
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-12% vs US median
US median $43,350
State Rank
#30 of 50
1,770 employed here

How much does a Tutor make in Indiana?

A Tutor working in Indiana earns a median salary of $38,090 per year, or about $18.31 per hour. That is 12% below the national median of $43,350 for this occupation.

Within Indiana, entry-level pay starts around $25,330 while the top 10% make $64,890 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $29,860 and $50,910 a year.

Tutor salary range in Indiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$25,330$12.18
25th percentile (early career)$29,860$14.36
50th percentile (median)$38,090$18.31
75th percentile (experienced)$50,910$24.48
90th percentile (top earners)$64,890$31.20

How Indiana compares

Indiana ranks 30th out of 50 states and territories for Tutor pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Wyoming$82,290
2Rhode Island$77,850
3Massachusetts$60,900
4Vermont$53,920
5New Hampshire$53,790

Working as a Tutor in Indiana

Nationally, about 175,000 people work as Tutors in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Indiana pay ($38,090) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Tutor make in Indiana?
The median Tutor salary in Indiana is $38,090 per year, or about $18.31 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $25,330 at the entry level to $64,890 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Indiana pay compare to the national average?
Indiana pays Tutors about 12% less than the national median of $43,350. Indiana ranks 30th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Indiana a good state for Tutors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $38,090 a year. About 1,770 Tutors are employed in Indiana. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Indiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Indiana include Cardiologist ($588,890), Surgeon, All Other ($459,300), Radiologist ($430,640), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.