Tutors Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $46,430 +15.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.32
10th percentile $38,850
90th percentile $99,220
Employed locally 2,300
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,850
    25th
    $40,050
    50th (median)
    $46,430
    75th
    $60,300
    90th
    $99,220

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 29% Median Tutors salary is 71% 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 San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $99,780
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $101,590
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $57,190
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in San Jose, CA is $22.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.39 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in San Jose, CA is 15.8% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $38,850 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,050.