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Tutors Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Tutors make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,100
Median Annual Salary
▲
+5.3% vs 2024
$48,960
Mean Salary
$45,100
Median Salary
$21.68
Hourly Rate
45,370 people work as Tutors in California
Tutors salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Tutors in California earn a median salary of $45,100 per year ($3,758/month).
This is 5.2% above the national average of $42,875.
California ranks #18 out of 50 states for Tutors pay.
Approximately 45,370 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 5.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Tutors
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.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.12
Instructing
4.12
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Learning Strategies
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.5
English Language
4.23
Education and Training
4.14
Mathematics
3.73
Computers and Electronics
3.24
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(40.9% of workers)
Salaries for Tutors in California range from $35,550 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $63,790 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $39,450 and $50,350.
Median $45,100
P10: $35,550P25: $39,450P75: $50,350P90: $63,790
10th
$35,550
25th
$39,450
Median
$45,100
75th
$50,350
90th
$63,790
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,550
$17.09
$2,962
25th Percentile
$39,450
$18.97
$3,287
Median (50th)
$45,100
$21.68
$3,758
75th Percentile
$50,350
$24.21
$4,195
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$63,790
$30.67
$5,315
Note: The mean (average) salary of $48,960 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Tutors in California is $45,100 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $48,960.
What is the salary range for a Tutors in California?
Salaries for Tutors in California range from $35,550 at the 10th percentile to $63,790 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $39,450 and $50,350.
What is the starting salary for a Tutors in California?
Entry-level Tutors positions in California typically start around $35,550 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $39,450 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Tutors in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 45,370 people are employed as Tutors in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Tutors in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Tutors in California is approximately $21.68 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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