Tutors Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $33,280 -17% vs national
Median hourly $16.00
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $51,590
Employed locally 200
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,280
    50th (median)
    $33,280
    75th
    $38,600
    90th
    $51,590

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 49% Median Tutors salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Tutors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Casper, WY $99,590
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $79,620
    Midland, MI $76,680
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $72,800
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $72,500
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $64,840

    Nearby metros — Tutors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Casper, WY $99,590
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $60,520
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $57,050
    Ithaca, NY $49,080
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $46,970
    El Centro, CA $46,750

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$38,350
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$93,670
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$59,180
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$57,520
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$82,890
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$43,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Chico, CA is $16.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.03 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Chico, CA is 17% below the national median of $40,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Tutors in Chico?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,280.