Tutors Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $34,810 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.74
10th percentile $33,730
90th percentile $63,110
Employed locally 360
National median $40,090

Compare Tutors salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Salinas, CA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Tutors
in
Salinas, CA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,730
    25th
    $34,810
    50th (median)
    $34,810
    75th
    $46,860
    90th
    $63,110

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 37% Median Tutors salary is 63% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $110,760
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,410
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $101,300
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $98,320
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $63,970
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Salinas, CA is $16.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.89 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Salinas, CA is 13.2% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $33,730 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,810.