Family & Education, Texas

Tutor cost in Houston, TX

A typical Tutor figure in Houston is about $48 per hour, about 13% below the national figure of $55.

Typical cost

Typical in Houston

$48

per hour

Fair price range: $26 to $87

On the low end
$26
On the high end
$87

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Houston. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 1.9%past year

Up 22.8%over five years

How prices for fees for lessons or instructions have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Fees for lessons or instructions, CUUR0000SERF03), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Subject
  2. In-home vs online
  3. Credentials
  4. Test prep
  5. Group

Ways to pay less

  1. Use online sessions
  2. Try small-group tutoring
  3. Use school resources first
  4. Buy a package
  5. Have a clear goal

Tutor in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Houston, TX$48
$26 to $87
National typical$55
$30 to $100
Fort Worth, TX$49
$27 to $88
Arlington, TX$48
$26 to $87
Denton, TX$48
$26 to $87
Fresno, CA$51
$28 to $92
Glendale, AZ$54
$30 to $99

Other Family & Education costs in Houston

Questions people ask

Tutor in Houston: what does it cost?

In Houston, TX, Tutor typically costs about $48 per hour, with most prices between $26 and $87.

Why is Houston lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Tutor earn in Houston, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Houston about 13% below the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.