How Much Does a Reading Tutor Cost? (And When an App Is Enough)

If you've started pricing reading tutors, you've already had the sticker shock: $50 to $80 an hour is typical, and certified structured-literacy specialists often charge more. This guide breaks down what you're actually paying for, the questions that separate great tutors from expensive babysitting, and an honest look at when daily app practice gets you most of the way there.