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.
Tutors
SOC: 25-3041 O*NET: 25-3041.00
Median Salary
$43,350
per year
Job Growth
📉 -0.2%
Slower (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
34.2
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree
Job Zone 3
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.
What does a Tutors do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$29,430
10th percentile
Early Career
$35,000
25th percentile
Median
$43,350
50th percentile
Experienced
$54,860
75th percentile
Top Earners
$75,990
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$29,430
25th
$35,000
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$43,350
Mean: $48,050
75th
$54,860
90th
$75,990
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $46,560 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $35,000 and $54,860
- •Salary spread is 45.8% around the median, showing high variation
- •Total national employment: 175,070 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Low Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:208,400
Top Industries
Educational Services56.5%
Other Schools and Instruction37.3%
Educational Support Services11.3%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:-0.2%
Annual Openings:34,200
Employment Projections
2025 (Current)208,400
Current
2035 (Projected)208,000
-0.2%
-500
Employment Change
-0.2%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: More slowly than average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Tutors professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 50 locations
California
45,370 jobs$45,1002.21x
New York
12,730 jobs$47,1001.17x
Florida
12,220 jobs$37,3101.09x
Texas
10,690 jobs$33,6200.67x
Michigan
6,010 jobs$37,3801.21x
Illinois
5,910 jobs$37,4000.86x
North Carolina
5,780 jobs$42,3901.04x
Ohio
5,760 jobs$43,6100.92x
Georgia
5,690 jobs$47,3801.03x
New Jersey
5,270 jobs$42,2701.09x
Massachusetts
4,610 jobs$60,9001.13x
Pennsylvania
4,540 jobs$36,2700.66x
Maryland
4,300 jobs$52,8101.38x
Virginia
4,090 jobs$40,7500.88x
Tennessee
3,310 jobs$50,2800.90x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025
Key Growth Factors
- •Employment decline projected
What skills do you need?
Top 10 Most Important Skills
#1
Customer and Personal Service
100%
#2
Reading Comprehension
100%
#3
Oral Comprehension
100%
#4
Instructing
94%
#5
Written Expression
92%
#6
English Language
88%
#7
Learning Strategies
86%
#8
Speech Clarity
82%
#9
Speaking
80%
#10
Education and Training
76%
Skills Overview
Customer and Personal Service
advanced5.0
100%
Reading Comprehension
advanced5.0
100%
Oral Comprehension
advanced5.0
100%
Instructing
advanced4.7
94%
Written Expression
advanced4.6
92%
English Language
intermediate4.4
88%
Learning Strategies
intermediate4.3
86%
Speech Clarity
intermediate4.1
82%
Skills are rated on a scale of 0-5, with 5 being the most important. The complexity level indicates how advanced the skill typically needs to be.
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Customer and Personal Service
advancedImportance100%
knowledge
5.0/5.0
Reading Comprehension
advancedImportance100%
abilities
5.0/5.0
Oral Comprehension
advancedImportance100%
abilities
5.0/5.0
Instructing
advancedImportance94%
skills
4.7/5.0
Written Expression
advancedImportance92%
abilities
4.6/5.0
English Language
intermediateImportance88%
knowledge
4.4/5.0
Learning Strategies
intermediateImportance86%
skills
4.3/5.0
Speech Clarity
intermediateImportance82%
abilities
4.1/5.0
Speaking
intermediateImportance80%
skills
4.0/5.0
Education and Training
intermediateImportance76%
knowledge
3.8/5.0
Active Listening
intermediateImportance74%
skills
3.7/5.0
Oral Expression
intermediateImportance74%
abilities
3.7/5.0
Highly Transferable Skills
These skills are valuable across multiple career paths, making career transitions easier:
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary100%
5 shared skills
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary100%
5 shared skills
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary100%
5 shared skills
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors82%
5 shared skills
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary82%
5 shared skills
Business Teachers, Postsecondary82%
5 shared skills
Skills by Career Stage
Entry Level
Must Have:
- ✓Instructing
- ✓Learning Strategies
- ✓Speaking
- ✓Customer and Personal Service
- ✓English Language
Learn on the Job:
- →Social Perceptiveness
- →Mathematics
- →Computers and Electronics
Mid Career
Expected:
- ✓Instructing
- ✓Learning Strategies
- ✓Speaking
- ✓Customer and Personal Service
- ✓English Language
Senior Level
Mastery Required:
- ★Learning Strategies
- ★Speaking
- ★Customer and Personal Service
- ★English Language
- ★Reading Comprehension
Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on developing the top 5 skills first - they have the highest impact on career success
- •Transferable skills open doors to related careers and provide flexibility
- •Balance technical skills with soft skills for well-rounded professional development
- •Entry-level positions prioritize foundational skills that can be built upon over time
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Tutors
Technology Intensity
High
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires advanced digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Proficiency with specialized softwareTechnical documentationData analysis toolsSystem integration
🔥
Hot Technologies in Demand
These technologies are currently trending and highly sought after in this field
Microsoft Office software
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft PowerPoint
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Excel
🔥 Hot TechZoom
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Word
🔥 Hot TechTechnology Stack
Technology Stack Overview
Key technologies used in this career
Microsoft Office software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Zoom
Facebook
Microsoft Word
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏢
Location
MOSTLY INDOOR
💪
Physical Demand
MODERATE
👥
Team Orientation
SOME TEAM
🤝
Customer Interaction
CONSTANT
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in mostly indoor environments?
- •Can you meet moderate physical demands?
- •Do you enjoy some team team environments?
- •Are you comfortable working with safety protocols and protective equipment?
What are the key tasks?
Tasks & Responsibilities
19
Core Tasks
8
Daily Tasks
20
Work Activities
0
Emerging Tasks
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General Responsibilities (6)Documentation & Record-Keeping (2)Planning & Development (5)Operations & Execution (1)Analysis & Evaluation (3)Communication & Coordination (1)Training & Development (1)
1
Travel to students' homes, libraries, or schools to conduct tutoring sessions.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities100% perform100%
2
Schedule tutoring appointments with students or their parents.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities97% perform98%
3
Research or recommend textbooks, software, equipment, or other learning materials to complement tutoring.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities94% perform96%
4
Prepare and facilitate tutoring workshops, collaborative projects, or academic support sessions for small groups of students.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Documentation & Record-Keeping91% perform94%
5
Participate in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or learn new tutoring techniques.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Planning & Development88% perform92%
6
Organize tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities85% perform90%
7
Monitor student performance or assist students in academic environments, such as classrooms, laboratories, or computing centers.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Operations & Execution82% perform88%
8
Review class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities79% perform86%
9
Provide feedback to students, using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
General Responsibilities76% perform84%
10
Prepare lesson plans or learning modules for tutoring sessions according to students' needs and goals.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
Planning & Development73% perform82%
💡 Key Takeaways
- •Daily tasks focus primarily on general responsibilities activities
- •37% of tasks are performed by most workers in this occupation
- •Career advancement brings increased leadership and strategic responsibilities
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Tutors
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Is this career right for you?
Personality & Values Fit
Is This Career Right for You?
Tutors professionals typically have a SCI Holland code and highly value relationships
SSocial
CConventional
IInvestigative
Important Personality Traits
Work styles that contribute to success as a Tutors
Concern for Others
CriticalConcern for Others
Importance Level4.86
Dependability
CriticalDependability
Importance Level4.73
Integrity
CriticalIntegrity
Importance Level4.73
Social Orientation
CriticalSocial Orientation
Importance Level4.59
Cooperation
Very ImportantCooperation
Importance Level4.41
Adaptability/Flexibility
Very ImportantAdaptability/Flexibility
Importance Level4.36
Complete Work Styles Profile
Concern for Others
4.9
Dependability
4.7
Integrity
4.7
Social Orientation
4.6
Cooperation
4.4
Adaptability/Flexibility
4.4
Self-Control
4.4
Attention to Detail
4.3
Initiative
4.2
Persistence
4.0
💡 Tips for Career Fit Success
- •While personality fit is important, skills can be developed with practice and training
- •Consider informational interviews to better understand the day-to-day personality requirements
- •Work environments vary by employer - research specific companies for cultural fit
- •Your interests and values may evolve - reassess periodically throughout your career
What education is required?
Education Level
Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree
Typical duration: Varies
Preparation Level
Job Zone 3
Medium Preparation Needed
Experience Needed
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience required
📚 Education Requirement
Required Level:Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Training:
Training of more than one year
💼 Experience Requirement
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience required
Common pathways to gain experience:
- • Associate degree programs
- • Apprenticeships (1-2 years)
- • Vocational training with related experience
3
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Associate degree programsApprenticeships (1-2 years)Vocational training with related experience
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