Tutors salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,430 | $14.15 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $43,350 | $20.84 |
| Mean (average) | $48,050 | $23.10 |
| 90th percentile | $75,990 | $36.53 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Tutors pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 52 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $35,500 | $19,630 | $45,230 | 890 | 0.38 |
| Alaska | $45,990 | $30,100 | $68,470 | 550 | 1.5 |
| Arizona | $38,940 | $30,580 | $77,220 | 2,730 | 0.75 |
| Arkansas | $30,830 | $27,080 | $57,980 | 720 | 0.49 |
| California | $45,100 | $35,550 | $63,790 | 45,370 | 2.21 |
| Colorado | $47,420 | $36,510 | $80,320 | 2,500 | 0.77 |
| Connecticut | $50,350 | $34,010 | $82,460 | 3,230 | 1.69 |
| Delaware | $33,240 | $31,200 | $41,920 | 590 | 1.08 |
| Florida | $37,310 | $28,210 | $83,140 | 12,220 | 1.09 |
| Georgia | $47,380 | $23,580 | $89,440 | 5,690 | 1.03 |
| Guam | $30,410 | $19,410 | $35,440 | 30 | 0.4 |
| Hawaii | $36,590 | $30,000 | $54,690 | 1,130 | 1.59 |
| Idaho | $34,990 | $28,870 | $59,000 | 760 | 0.79 |
| Illinois | $37,400 | $31,200 | $63,570 | 5,910 | 0.86 |
| Indiana | $38,090 | $25,330 | $64,890 | 1,770 | 0.49 |
| Iowa | $36,790 | $22,760 | $57,390 | 610 | 0.35 |
| Kansas | $34,170 | $22,200 | $54,490 | 1,290 | 0.8 |
| Kentucky | $34,240 | $27,030 | $47,120 | 780 | 0.35 |
| Louisiana | $33,780 | $23,080 | $47,790 | 540 | 0.25 |
| Maine | $49,880 | $30,580 | $77,960 | 340 | 0.47 |
| Maryland | $52,810 | $32,330 | $105,040 | 4,300 | 1.38 |
| Massachusetts | $60,900 | $34,630 | $100,960 | 4,610 | 1.13 |
| Michigan | $37,380 | $28,820 | $61,850 | 6,010 | 1.21 |
| Minnesota | $44,800 | $31,470 | $62,840 | 1,370 | 0.41 |
| Mississippi | $49,610 | $25,810 | $86,060 | 1,220 | 0.93 |
| Missouri | $32,270 | $28,600 | $59,960 | 1,670 | 0.5 |
| Montana | $41,380 | $30,580 | $58,380 | 450 | 0.77 |
| Nebraska | $38,470 | $29,100 | $69,590 | 950 | 0.83 |
| Nevada | $30,420 | $28,020 | $44,520 | 1,070 | 0.62 |
| New Hampshire | $53,790 | $35,670 | $74,160 | 700 | 0.91 |
| New Jersey | $42,270 | $35,170 | $89,330 | 5,270 | 1.09 |
| New Mexico | $36,660 | $31,110 | $67,570 | 460 | 0.47 |
| New York | $47,100 | $33,920 | $103,980 | 12,730 | 1.17 |
| North Carolina | $42,390 | $27,020 | $72,530 | 5,780 | 1.04 |
| North Dakota | $46,190 | $33,940 | $58,140 | 110 | 0.22 |
| Ohio | $43,610 | $23,590 | $76,130 | 5,760 | 0.92 |
| Oklahoma | $34,510 | $21,280 | $62,360 | 1,220 | 0.64 |
| Oregon | $48,280 | $33,310 | $69,560 | 1,130 | 0.51 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,270 | $23,670 | $75,870 | 4,540 | 0.66 |
| Puerto Rico | $41,890 | $21,840 | $148,920 | 250 | 0.23 |
| Rhode Island | $77,850 | $52,590 | $93,230 | 300 | 0.52 |
| South Carolina | $33,220 | $22,710 | $71,060 | 1,510 | 0.58 |
| South Dakota | $38,760 | $27,960 | $62,040 | 250 | 0.48 |
| Tennessee | $50,280 | $27,980 | $87,880 | 3,310 | 0.9 |
| Texas | $33,620 | $24,450 | $48,140 | 10,690 | 0.67 |
| Utah | $35,190 | $29,550 | $60,930 | 3,150 | 1.61 |
| Vermont | $53,920 | $37,390 | $81,960 | 130 | 0.39 |
| Virginia | $40,750 | $28,620 | $96,630 | 4,090 | 0.88 |
| Washington | $45,360 | $36,620 | $56,220 | 2,460 | 0.62 |
| West Virginia | $44,070 | $31,200 | $66,720 | 280 | 0.36 |
| Wisconsin | $41,340 | $25,170 | $70,450 | 1,530 | 0.46 |
| Wyoming | $82,290 | $30,500 | $125,610 | 200 | 0.64 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for tutors
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 34,200. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 12.3%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for tutors
- Typical entry education
- Some college, no degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- NO MATCH CIP 99.9999
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Provide feedback to students, using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.
- Review class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments.
- Assess students' progress throughout tutoring sessions.
- Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.
- Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests.
- Participate in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or learn new tutoring techniques.
- Collaborate with students, parents, teachers, school administrators, or counselors to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, or assess student progress.
- Monitor student performance or assist students in academic environments, such as classrooms, laboratories, or computing centers.
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Transferable skills for career changers: Instructing, Social Perceptiveness, Complex Problem Solving, Service Orientation, Judgment and Decision Making, Time Management.
Common job titles: Academic Coach, Academic Guidance Specialist, Accounting Tutor, Finance Tutor, Grade School Tutor, Private Mathematics Tutor, Private Tutor, Professional Tutor, Tutor.
Is it worth it? Model the cost of getting there
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Frequently asked questions
How much do tutors make?
The national median annual wage for tutors was $43,350 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $29,430 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $75,990. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do tutors need?
BLS lists some college, no degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and none on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is tutors a growing career?
BLS projects employment of tutors to change -0.2% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 34,200 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay tutors the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Wyoming ($82,290), Rhode Island ($77,850), Massachusetts ($60,900). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.