Tutors Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $35,020 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.84
10th percentile $33,320
90th percentile $57,680
Employed locally 170
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,320
    25th
    $33,610
    50th (median)
    $35,020
    75th
    $45,410
    90th
    $57,680

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 32% Median Tutors salary is 68% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $45,820
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $80,630
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $82,170
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $50,710
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $60,060
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Santa Cruz, CA is $16.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.44 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 12.6% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $33,320 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,610.