Tutors Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $39,660 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.07
10th percentile $34,150
90th percentile $76,960
Employed locally 2,120
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,150
    25th
    $34,800
    50th (median)
    $39,660
    75th
    $46,390
    90th
    $76,960

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 42% Median Tutors salary is 58% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,330
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $98,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $57,680
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $57,660
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $78,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Sacramento, CA is $19.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.96 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Sacramento, CA is 1.1% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $34,150 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,800.