Tutors
Instruct individual students or small groups of students in academic subjects to support formal class instruction or to prepare students for standardized or admissions tests.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Tutors to decrease by -0.2% between 2024 and 2034, from 208,400 to 208,000 jobs. Its estimate of 34,200 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($43,350), education (Some college, no degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
208,400
Projected employment (2034)
208,000
Projected change (2024–2034)
-0%
Annual openings (projected average)
34,200
Pay & Preparation
$43,350
Some college, no degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Instructing (4.12/5) • Reading Comprehension (4.12/5) • Speaking (4/5) • Learning Strategies (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Social Perceptiveness (3.75/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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