Tutors Salary in California
Tutors in California earn a median of $45,100 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,100
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($43,350)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 45,370
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,550; the top 10% earn over $63,790. Nationally the range is $29,430 to $75,990.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$102,030 median in California
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$101,060 median in California
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$101,370 median in California
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$99,650 median in California
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$101,530 median in California
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$82,550 median in California
Tutors pay in California
How much do tutors make in California?
The median is $45,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,550 and the top 10% earn over $63,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for tutors?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 50 (+4% vs. the national median of $43,350). Living costs are not included.