How much does a tutor make in California?
$45,100a year
Median yearly pay for tutors in California. That is $21.68 an hour or $3,758 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.68
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 45,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,550Median: $45,100Highest 10%: $63,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,550 | $17.09 | |
| 25th | $39,450 | $18.97 | |
| Median | $45,100 | $21.68 | |
| 75th | $50,350 | $24.21 | |
| 90th | $63,790 | $30.67 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Modesto, CA | $50,650 |
| San Jose, CA | $50,350 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $49,170 |
| El Centro, CA | $49,000 |
| Vallejo, CA | $48,390 |
| San Francisco, CA | $48,340 |
| San Diego, CA | $47,050 |
| Napa, CA | $45,570 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $45,400 |
| Visalia, CA | $45,130 |
| Yuba City, CA | $44,280 |
| Sacramento, CA | $44,000 |
| Oxnard, CA | $43,770 |
| Merced, CA | $43,360 |
| Stockton, CA | $43,000 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $42,290 |
| Riverside, CA | $42,260 |
| Salinas, CA | $39,800 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $39,470 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $39,130 |
| Fresno, CA | $37,900 |
| Chico, CA | $35,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tutors.
| 15. North Dakota | $46,190 |
| 16. Alaska | $45,990 |
| 17. Washington | $45,360 |
| 18. California | $45,100 |
| 19. Minnesota | $44,800 |
| 20. West Virginia | $44,070 |
| 21. Ohio | $43,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $21.68 ($45,100 a year).
Do tutors make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $45,100 against $43,350 nationally, 4% more.
Where does California rank for tutor pay?
California ranks 18 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays tutors the most?
Modesto, CA, with a median of $50,650 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.