Tutors
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
Instruct individual students or small groups of students in academic subjects to support formal class instruction or to prepare students for standardized or admissions tests.
Median pay: $43,350/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +0.6% projected growth, 2024–2034 — slower than average.
About 37,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Some college, no degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• 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.
What's the median pay for Tutors?
The median pay for Tutors is $43,350 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Tutors?
Employment for Tutors is projected to change +0.6% from 2024 to 2034 - slower than average.
What education is typically required for Tutors?
Typical entry-level education: Some college, no degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Tutors?
About 37,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.