Tutors
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$40,090
~$19/hr · ~$3,341/mo
US Jobs
216K
Slower than average
AI & Automation Risk
7/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 7/10
Tutors primarily engage in knowledge transfer, explanation, and feedback—tasks where generative AI and personalized learning algorithms excel. While the interpersonal and motivational aspects of tutoring provide some protection, the core work product is digital/informational, and AI's ability to provide 24/7, low-cost, personalized instruction for standardized tests and core subjects creates significant displacement risk.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casper, WYBEST VALUE | $99,590 | Below avg (92.5) | $107,621 |
| Cheyenne, WY | $64,450 | Below avg (91.6) | $70,343 |
| Lawton, OK | $60,350 | Below avg (88.0) | $68,595 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area | $72,500 | Above avg (107.0) | $67,750 |
| Binghamton, NY | $60,870 | Below avg (92.1) | $66,098 |
| Morristown, TN | $56,070 | Below avg (87.2) | $64,290 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $56,940 | Below avg (88.9) | $64,065 |
| Madison, WI | $59,350 | Below avg (95.9) | $61,865 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $59,280 | Average (97.0) | $61,098 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $57,050 | Below avg (94.7) | $60,275 |
| Syracuse, NY | $57,020 | Below avg (95.7) | $59,571 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $50,740 | Below avg (85.9) | $59,073 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $62,090 | Above avg (106.5) | $58,307 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $58,140 | Average (102.8) | $56,548 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $47,930 | Below avg (85.0) | $56,396 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Some college, no degree
10-Year Growth
+1% (Slower than average)
Hourly Rate
~$19/hr
Monthly Income
~$3,341/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)