Family & Education, Missouri

Tutor cost in Kansas City, MO

A typical Tutor figure in Kansas City is about $49 per hour, about 10% below the national figure of $55.

Typical cost

Typical in Kansas City

$49

per hour

Fair price range: $27 to $90

On the low end
$27
On the high end
$90

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Kansas City. 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
Kansas City, MO$49
$27 to $90
National typical$55
$30 to $100
St. Louis, MO$48
$26 to $86
Springfield, MO$49
$27 to $89
Athens, GA$53
$29 to $96
Cartersville, GA$56
$31 to $101
Cheyenne, WY$51
$28 to $92

Other Family & Education costs in Kansas City

Questions people ask

Tutor in Kansas City: what does it cost?

In Kansas City, MO, Tutor typically costs about $49 per hour, with most prices between $27 and $90.

Why is Kansas City lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Tutor earn in Kansas City, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Kansas City about 10% 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.