Tutors Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $46,750 +16.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.47
10th percentile $34,670
90th percentile $62,350
Employed locally 250
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,670
    25th
    $43,180
    50th (median)
    $46,750
    75th
    $48,270
    90th
    $62,350

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 83% Median Tutors salary is 17% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $46,670

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,020
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $52,380
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $101,960
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $96,370
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $100,680
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $100,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in El Centro, CA is $22.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.11 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in El Centro, CA is 16.6% above 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $34,670 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,180.