How much does a tutor make in Los Angeles?
$45,400a year
Median yearly pay for tutors in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $21.83 an hour or $3,783 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.83
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 81 of 272
- Jobs in the area
- 18,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,530Median: $45,400Highest 10%: $61,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,530 | $17.08 | |
| 25th | $39,570 | $19.02 | |
| Median | $45,400 | $21.83 | |
| 75th | $49,940 | $24.01 | |
| 90th | $61,130 | $29.39 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for tutors.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $175,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $172,500 |
| Geography Teacher | $146,000 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $141,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $137,800 |
| Economics Teacher | $137,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $134,600 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $132,900 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $131,700 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $131,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $21.83 ($45,400 a year).
Do tutors make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $45,400 against $43,350 nationally, 5% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $45,100, so Los Angeles pays 1% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for tutor pay?
81 of 272 metro areas with data.
How much does a tutor make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,130 or more.
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.