How much does a tutor make in Sacramento?
$44,000a year
Median yearly pay for tutors in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $21.15 an hour or $3,667 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.15
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 102 of 272
- Jobs in the area
- 2,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,830Median: $44,000Highest 10%: $62,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,830 | $17.23 | |
| 25th | $39,760 | $19.12 | |
| Median | $44,000 | $21.15 | |
| 75th | $47,270 | $22.73 | |
| 90th | $62,310 | $29.96 |
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 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $45,400 |
| Visalia, CA | $45,130 |
| Yuba City, CA | $44,280 |
| 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 Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Sciences Teacher | $169,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $141,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $139,800 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $135,100 |
| Psychology Teacher | $133,900 |
| Communications Teacher | $133,300 |
| Physics Teacher | $132,800 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $131,900 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,400 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $130,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $21.15 ($44,000 a year).
Do tutors make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $44,000 against $43,350 nationally, 1% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $45,100, so Sacramento pays 2% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for tutor pay?
102 of 272 metro areas with data.
How much does a tutor make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,310 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.