Tutors
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Tutors in the United States earn a median salary of $43,350 per year — about $21 per hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Roughly 216K people work in this occupation nationwide, with projected employment growth of +1%.
AI & Automation Risk
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 | $103,420 | Below avg (92.5) | $111,759 |
| Midland, MI | $76,680 | Below avg (90.6) | $84,617 |
| Lawton, OK | $62,700 | Below avg (88.0) | $71,266 |
| Waco, TX | $64,750 | Below avg (91.1) | $71,048 |
| Rapid City, SD | $62,040 | Below avg (90.3) | $68,707 |
| Binghamton, NY | $62,200 | Below avg (92.1) | $67,543 |
| Morristown, TN | $58,600 | Below avg (87.2) | $67,191 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $67,910 | Average (101.5) | $66,899 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $59,150 | Below avg (88.9) | $66,551 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $68,220 | Average (102.8) | $66,352 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $62,400 | Below avg (94.1) | $66,338 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $62,950 | Average (97.0) | $64,881 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $68,080 | Above avg (106.5) | $63,932 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $58,030 | Below avg (93.5) | $62,055 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $63,090 | Average (102.7) | $61,419 |