What They Do
Tutors typically perform the following tasks:
• Provide feedback to students, using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.
• Review class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments.
• Assess students' progress throughout tutoring sessions.
• Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.
• Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests.
• Participate in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or learn new tutoring techniques.
• Collaborate with students, parents, teachers, school administrators, or counselors to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, or assess student progress.
• Monitor student performance or assist students in academic environments, such as classrooms, laboratories, or computing centers.
• Schedule tutoring appointments with students or their parents.
• Organize tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.
• Communicate students' progress to students, parents, or teachers in written progress reports, in person, by phone, or by email.
• Maintain records of students' assessment results, progress, feedback, or school performance, ensuring confidentiality of all records.
• Identify, develop, or implement intervention strategies, tutoring plans, or individualized education plans (IEPs) for students.
• Prepare and facilitate tutoring workshops, collaborative projects, or academic support sessions for small groups of students.
• Prepare lesson plans or learning modules for tutoring sessions according to students' needs and goals.
• Develop teaching or training materials, such as handouts, study materials, or quizzes.
• Travel to students' homes, libraries, or schools to conduct tutoring sessions.
• Administer, proctor, or score academic or diagnostic assessments.
• Research or recommend textbooks, software, equipment, or other learning materials to complement tutoring.
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Key facts
Median: $40,090
Employment: 215,500
Growth (2024–2034):
+1.0%
Education:
Some college
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Career Intelligence Metrics
Automation Risk Assessment
Low RiskWork-Life Balance Score
9.0/10Personality Fit (RIASEC Profile)
3.8
Realistic
6.6
Investigative
7.6
Artistic
9.4
Social
5.2
Enterprising
6.0
Conventional
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Top Skills
Communication skills
Creativity
Instructional skills
Organizational skills
Patience
Strengths
- High Demand
- Flexible Work
- Continuous Learning
Challenges
- Burnout Risk
- Rapid Technological Change
Median Salary Comparison
Employment projection (2024–2034)
Geographic Employment & Wage Analysis
BLS OEWS Data Updated 2024-05States with Highest Employment
- California 45,690
- New York 12,140
- Florida 11,580
- Texas 9,790
- Georgia 7,210
- Ohio 7,120
- Illinois 6,330
- Michigan 5,940
- North Carolina 5,940
- Massachusetts 5,550
BLS OEWS data (2024-05)
Regional Wage Variations
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California +7%$42,840
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New York +8%$43,270
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Florida -5%$38,120
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Texas -27%$29,200
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Georgia 4%$41,540
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Ohio +11%$44,640
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Illinois -12%$35,350
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Michigan -11%$35,870
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North Carolina 0%$39,900
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Massachusetts +43%$57,230
BLS OEWS state wage data
Top Metropolitan Areas
New York-Newark-Jersey City
Employment: High
Growth: +3.2%
Los Angeles-Long Beach
Employment: High
Growth: +2.8%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
Employment: Medium
Growth: +1.5%
Dallas-Fort Worth
Employment: Medium
Growth: +4.1%
San Francisco-Oakland
Employment: High
Growth: +2.3%
Based on BLS metropolitan area data
Industries with Highest Concentrations
Elementary and secondary schools; local
85%
Other schools and instruction; private
70%
Educational support services; private
55%
Regional Job Market Outlook
Strong
West Coast
Stable
Northeast
Growing
South