California Median
$45,100
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.68
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+4% vs US median
US median $43,350
State Rank
#18 of 50
45,370 employed here
How much does a Tutor make in California?
A Tutor working in California earns a median salary of $45,100 per year, or about $21.68 per hour. That is 4% above the national median of $43,350 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $35,550 while the top 10% make $63,790 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $39,450 and $50,350 a year.
Tutor salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,550 | $17.09 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $39,450 | $18.97 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $45,100 | $21.68 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $50,350 | $24.21 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $63,790 | $30.67 |
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How California compares
California ranks 18th out of 50 states and territories for Tutor pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Tutor salary in other states
Wyoming $82,290Rhode Island $77,850Massachusetts $60,900Vermont $53,920New Hampshire $53,790Maryland $52,810Connecticut $50,350Tennessee $50,280Maine $49,880Mississippi $49,610Oregon $48,280Colorado $47,420Georgia $47,380New York $47,100North Dakota $46,190Alaska $45,990Washington $45,360Minnesota $44,800West Virginia $44,070Ohio $43,610North Carolina $42,390New Jersey $42,270Montana $41,380Wisconsin $41,340Virginia $40,750Arizona $38,940South Dakota $38,760Nebraska $38,470Indiana $38,090Illinois $37,400Michigan $37,380Florida $37,310Iowa $36,790New Mexico $36,660Hawaii $36,590Pennsylvania $36,270Alabama $35,500Utah $35,190Idaho $34,990Oklahoma $34,510Kentucky $34,240Kansas $34,170Louisiana $33,780Texas $33,620Delaware $33,240South Carolina $33,220Missouri $32,270Arkansas $30,830Nevada $30,420
Working as a Tutor in California
Nationally, about 175,000 people work as Tutors in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($45,100) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Tutor make in California?
The median Tutor salary in California is $45,100 per year, or about $21.68 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,550 at the entry level to $63,790 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Tutors about 4% more than the national median of $43,350. California ranks 18th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Tutors?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $45,100 a year. About 45,370 Tutors are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.