Tutors Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $37,450 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.00
10th percentile $35,140
90th percentile $64,550
Employed locally 220
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,140
    25th
    $35,610
    50th (median)
    $37,450
    75th
    $50,300
    90th
    $64,550

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 36% Median Tutors salary is 64% 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 Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $97,160
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $47,440
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $59,430
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,530
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $47,210
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Santa Rosa, CA is $18.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.60 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 6.6% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $35,140 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,610.