Tutors Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $37,800 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.17
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $59,160
Employed locally 70
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $34,150
    50th (median)
    $37,800
    75th
    $47,430
    90th
    $59,160

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 58% Median Tutors salary is 42% 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 Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $51,560
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,930
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $97,400
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,470
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $100,390
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $49,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Merced, CA is $18.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.67 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Merced, CA is 5.7% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,150.