The median annual wage for Tutors in California is $42,840 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,750.
Pay spans roughly $33,810 at the 10th percentile to $80,750 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.60 per hour. An estimated 45,690 people work as tutors in California.
| Median (annual) | $42,840 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,750 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.60 |
| 10th percentile | $33,810 |
| 90th percentile | $80,750 |
| Employment | 45,690 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.