Top Skills for This Career
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Working effectively with people by building relationships, understanding others, and responding appropriately.
Adjusting effectively when priorities, conditions, tools, or expectations change.
Understanding written information and communicating ideas clearly in writing.
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BLS describes the typical preparation for this occupation. Requirements can vary by employer, state, licensing rules and individual circumstances.
How to Become One
Tutors typically need to have completed some college courses, specifically in subjects they want to teach. However, education requirements vary. Some employers do not require credentials; others prefer to hire tutors who have a bachelor's degree. PayThe median annual wage for tutors was $43,350 in May 2025. Job Outlook Employment of tutors is projected to show little or no change from 2025 to 2035. Despite limited employment growth, about 34,200 openings for tutors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. State & Area Data Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for tutors. Similar Occupations Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of tutors with similar occupations. More Information, Including Links to O*NET Learn more about tutors by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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Pay
The median annual wage for tutors was $43,350 in May 2025. Job Outlook Employment of tutors is projected to show little or no change from 2025 to 2035. Despite limited employment growth, about 34,200 openings for tutors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. State & Area Data Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for tutors. Similar Occupations Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of tutors with similar occupations. More Information, Including Links to O*NET Learn more about tutors by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
Job Outlook
Employment of tutors is projected to show little or no change from 2025 to 2035. Despite limited employment growth, about 34,200 openings for tutors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. State & Area Data Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for tutors. Similar Occupations Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of tutors with similar occupations. More Information, Including Links to O*NET Learn more about tutors by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
What They Do
Tutors instruct students individually or in small groups to support formal class instruction or improve academic performance. Some tutors prepare students for standardized tests.
Work Environment
Most tutors work part time, and their schedules may vary. For example, they may work evenings and weekends and may have more hours during the school year or leading up to standardized test dates.
How to Become a Tutor
Tutors typically need to have completed some college courses, specifically in subjects they want to teach. However, education requirements vary. Some employers do not require credentials; others prefer to hire tutors who have a bachelor's degree.
Pay
The median annual wage for tutors was $43,350 in May 2025.
Job Outlook
Employment of tutors is projected to show little or no change from 2025 to 2035.
Despite limited employment growth, about 34,200 openings for tutors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
State & Area Data
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for tutors.
Similar Occupations
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of tutors with similar occupations.
More Information, Including Links to O*NET
Learn more about tutors by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
Work Environment
Most tutors work part time, and their schedules may vary. For example, they may work evenings and weekends and may have more hours during the school year or leading up to standardized test dates.
How to Become a Tutor
Tutors typically need to have completed some college courses, specifically in subjects they want to teach. However, education requirements vary. Some employers do not require credentials; others prefer to hire tutors who have a bachelor's degree.
Pay
The median annual wage for tutors was $43,350 in May 2025.
Job Outlook
Employment of tutors is projected to show little or no change from 2025 to 2035.
Despite limited employment growth, about 34,200 openings for tutors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
State & Area Data
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for tutors.
Similar Occupations
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of tutors with similar occupations.
More Information, Including Links to O*NET
Learn more about tutors by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
State & Area Data
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for tutors.
Similar Occupations
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of tutors with similar occupations.
More Information, Including Links to O*NET
Learn more about tutors by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
More Information
Learn more about tutors by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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Start with ED →Career data and occupational profile text are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook and Employment Projections program. Education requirements are typical entry-level requirements and may vary by employer, state, occupation or individual circumstance. View the official BLS profile.