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| soc | 25-3041 |
| title | Tutors |
| onet code | 25-3041.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 3 |
| major group | 25 |
| tot emp | 174,660 |
| a mean | 47,780 |
| a median | 40,090 |
| a pct10 | 28,430 |
| a pct25 | 33,410 |
| a pct75 | 55,380 |
| a pct90 | 78,810 |
| h mean | 22 |
| h median | 19 |
The day-to-day work of a tutors typically centers on provide feedback to students, using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Reading Comprehension, Instructing, and Active Listening. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.86 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working tutors, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (40.9%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 45% of incumbents. Entry pathways are mixed; a meaningful minority enters without a four-year degree.
Median annual pay is highest in Wyoming at $64,450 and lowest in Texas at $29,200 — a 2.2× spread. The top five states (Wyoming, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Mississippi) average $57,754. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $64,450 | $68,690 | $26,350 | $99,590 | 330 |
| Rhode Island | $59,340 | $65,580 | $45,930 | $86,420 | 340 |
| Massachusetts | $57,230 | $60,940 | $35,380 | $87,950 | 5,550 |
| Connecticut | $55,690 | $60,060 | $34,520 | $88,620 | 2,540 |
| Mississippi | $52,060 | $54,640 | $24,570 | $84,520 | 1,080 |
| Virginia | $49,380 | $55,330 | $27,550 | $93,360 | 3,540 |
| New Hampshire | $49,210 | $52,600 | $34,350 | $70,730 | 800 |
| Maine | $49,110 | $54,770 | $32,420 | $75,820 | 270 |
| Vermont | $47,860 | $53,870 | $36,290 | $71,670 | 170 |
| Maryland | $47,010 | $53,010 | $31,200 | $93,530 | 3,480 |
| Oregon | $46,770 | $52,170 | $35,820 | $65,520 | 1,180 |
| Indiana | $46,670 | $48,210 | $26,730 | $73,110 | 1,850 |
| Ohio | $44,640 | $48,510 | $23,450 | $74,010 | 7,120 |
| Washington | $44,450 | $43,820 | $34,750 | $56,760 | 2,300 |
| Arizona | $44,220 | $49,030 | $29,850 | $77,780 | 3,110 |
| New York | $43,270 | $60,120 | $33,110 | $112,390 | 12,140 |
| California | $42,840 | $49,750 | $33,810 | $80,750 | 45,690 |
| Colorado | $42,560 | $47,100 | $31,620 | $64,880 | 2,590 |
| West Virginia | $42,420 | $45,990 | $33,140 | $63,650 | 300 |
| Alaska | $42,090 | $43,540 | $25,570 | $59,330 | 410 |
| Minnesota | $41,600 | $43,460 | $27,970 | $62,570 | 1,470 |
| North Dakota | $41,580 | $42,590 | $27,150 | $56,930 | 190 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,560 | $45,780 | $23,030 | $76,580 | 4,350 |
| Georgia | $41,540 | $45,040 | $21,780 | $77,180 | 7,210 |
| Tennessee | $40,680 | $46,640 | $21,690 | $86,320 | 2,890 |
| Montana | $40,660 | $42,520 | $30,490 | $56,210 | 430 |
| North Carolina | $39,900 | $44,670 | $22,140 | $73,370 | 5,940 |
| Nebraska | $39,800 | $44,520 | $26,410 | $64,890 | 700 |
| Florida | $38,120 | $46,990 | $26,580 | $80,320 | 11,580 |
| South Dakota | $37,330 | $37,940 | $28,200 | $60,100 | 240 |
| New Jersey | $37,220 | $49,530 | $31,470 | $93,810 | 5,370 |
| Wisconsin | $37,100 | $43,520 | $22,640 | $66,100 | 1,620 |
| South Carolina | $36,860 | $42,090 | $21,780 | $72,790 | 1,380 |
| Hawaii | $35,990 | $39,220 | $29,120 | $48,240 | 2,250 |
| Kentucky | $35,930 | $34,960 | $21,610 | $48,260 | 730 |
| Michigan | $35,870 | $42,390 | $28,710 | $59,610 | 5,940 |
| Utah | $35,460 | $40,020 | $25,280 | $62,410 | 1,950 |
| Illinois | $35,350 | $40,550 | $29,120 | $57,580 | 6,330 |
| New Mexico | $35,180 | $41,540 | $27,670 | $75,330 | 480 |
| Iowa | $34,940 | $43,570 | $21,840 | $43,920 | 630 |
| Idaho | $34,100 | $37,300 | $23,950 | $60,940 | 610 |
| Kansas | $33,420 | $36,770 | $20,040 | $55,180 | 910 |
| Missouri | $33,300 | $38,630 | $25,580 | $55,680 | 2,040 |
| Delaware | $31,200 | $35,460 | $27,560 | $43,230 | 490 |
| Alabama | $31,160 | $34,930 | $22,270 | $43,360 | 990 |
| Arkansas | $30,670 | $44,770 | $27,300 | $64,790 | 390 |
| Oklahoma | $30,540 | $35,400 | $20,870 | $56,110 | 1,470 |
| Louisiana | $30,100 | $35,010 | $21,030 | $46,420 | 490 |
| Nevada | $29,590 | $34,340 | $27,390 | $44,550 | 840 |
| Texas | $29,200 | $35,140 | $22,350 | $56,680 | 9,790 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for tutors. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Academic Coach or Academic Guidance Specialist frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Tutors compares to others in the 25 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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