Occupations25-3041.00

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.

Median annual pay
$40,090

BLS, 2024

Employment
215,500

U.S., 2024

Ten-year outlook
+0.6%

2024–34

Annual openings
37,100

Projected average

The work

Core tasks

  1. 01Provide feedback to students, using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.
  2. 02Review class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments.
  3. 03Assess students' progress throughout tutoring sessions.
  4. 04Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.
  5. 05Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests.
  6. 06Participate in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or learn new tutoring techniques.
  7. 07Collaborate with students, parents, teachers, school administrators, or counselors to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, or assess student progress.
  8. 08Monitor student performance or assist students in academic environments, such as classrooms, laboratories, or computing centers.
  9. 09Schedule tutoring appointments with students or their parents.
  10. 10Organize tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.
  11. 11Communicate students' progress to students, parents, or teachers in written progress reports, in person, by phone, or by email.
  12. 12Maintain records of students' assessment results, progress, feedback, or school performance, ensuring confidentiality of all records.

Capabilities

Essential skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingLearning StrategiesCritical ThinkingWritingActive LearningMonitoringMathematicsScience

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading

U.S. employment is projected to move from 215,500 in 2024 to 216,800 in 2034, a +0.6% change.

BLS projects an average of 37,100 openings each year over the period, including openings created by workers leaving the occupation.