Online tutor demographics and statistics in the US
Online tutor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates online tutor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our online tutor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about online tutors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 33,204 online tutors currently employed in the United States.
- 65.9% of all online tutors are women, while 34.1% are men.
- The average online tutor age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of online tutors is White (56.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.4%), Asian (11.5%) and Black or African American (10.6%).
- In 2022, women earned 97% of what men earned.
- 11% of all online tutors are LGBT.
- Online tutors are 67% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Online tutor gender statistics
65.9% of online tutors are women and 34.1% of online tutors are men.
- Female, 65.9%
- Male, 34.1%
Online tutor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.9% |
| Male | 34.1% |
Online tutor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,254
Female income
$30,377
Online tutor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in online tutor positions over time. Currently, 65.9% of online tutors are female.
Online tutor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.34% | 65.66% |
| 2011 | 33.84% | 66.16% |
| 2012 | 36.21% | 63.79% |
| 2013 | 35.41% | 64.59% |
| 2014 | 35.53% | 64.47% |
| 2015 | 33.48% | 66.52% |
| 2016 | 35.66% | 64.34% |
| 2017 | 36.11% | 63.89% |
| 2018 | 35.38% | 64.62% |
| 2019 | 33.95% | 66.05% |
| 2020 | 33.58% | 66.42% |
| 2021 | 34.12% | 65.88% |
Online tutor related jobs gender ratio
We compared online tutors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar instructor and rescue instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Instructor | 6% | 94% |
| Ballet Teacher | 7% | 93% |
| Horseback Riding Instructor | 12% | 88% |
| Online Tutor | 34% | 66% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Online tutor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among online tutors is White, which makes up 56.1% of all online tutors. Comparatively, 15.4% of online tutors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of online tutors are Asian.
- White, 56.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Asian, 11.5%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Online tutor race
| Online tutor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Asian | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Online tutor race and ethnicity over time
See how online tutor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Online tutor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.04% | 11.82% | 9.13% | 12.72% |
| 2011 | 62.08% | 11.97% | 9.48% | 13.28% |
| 2012 | 62.11% | 11.24% | 9.86% | 13.72% |
| 2013 | 61.45% | 11.01% | 9.77% | 14.16% |
| 2014 | 61.00% | 10.97% | 11.02% | 13.59% |
| 2015 | 62.06% | 10.42% | 10.55% | 13.40% |
| 2016 | 60.92% | 11.01% | 9.91% | 14.45% |
| 2017 | 60.47% | 10.64% | 10.67% | 14.58% |
| 2018 | 59.69% | 10.83% | 11.78% | 14.04% |
| 2019 | 60.94% | 10.00% | 11.04% | 14.59% |
| 2020 | 58.23% | 10.28% | 10.89% | 14.84% |
| 2021 | 56.15% | 10.58% | 11.52% | 15.43% |
Online tutor wage gap by race
According to our data, white online tutors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american online tutors have the lowest average salary at $30,840.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,126 |
| White | $31,468 |
| Black or African American | $30,840 |
| Asian | $31,456 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,385 |
Average online tutor age
See how the average age of online tutors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Online tutor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 43 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 41 |
| Asian | 35 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 35 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 | 43 |
Online tutor age breakdown
The average age of online tutors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the online tutor population.
Online tutor age breakdown
| Online Tutor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Online tutor educational attainment
The most common degree for online tutors is bachelor's degree, with 61% of online tutors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Master's, 23%
- Associate, 9%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Online tutors by degree level
| Online tutor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Online tutor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, online tutors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $34,457 annually. With a Master's degree, online tutors earn a median annual income of $33,113 compared to $31,514 for online tutors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,113 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,457 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,514 |
| Doctorate Degree | $34,457 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,780 |
Online tutor employment statistics
Most online tutors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where online tutors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where online tutors work.
Online tutor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Online tutor jobs by company type
Employees with the online tutor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most online tutors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Online tutor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 67% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 26% |
| Government | 3% |
Online tutor jobs by industry
The most common industries for online tutors are education, non profits and internet.
Online tutor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 59% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
Online tutor turnover and employment statistics
Online tutor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for online tutors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Online tutor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Online tutor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.21% |
| 2013 | 6.49% |
| 2014 | 6.03% |
| 2015 | 4.80% |
| 2016 | 4.35% |
| 2017 | 3.81% |
| 2018 | 3.89% |
| 2019 | 3.91% |
| 2020 | 6.57% |
| 2021 | 6.61% |
Average online tutor tenure
The average online tutor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 788 online tutors resumes in Zippia's database.
Online tutor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 24% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Online tutor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of online tutors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| School Psychologist Assistant | 6.04% | 39,147 |
| Organic Gardening Teacher | 9.70% | 52,166 |
| Online Tutor | 10.63% | - |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Mathematics Instructor | 12.94% | 39,866 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Similar online tutor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| School Psychologist Assistant | 6.04% | 39,147 |
| Organic Gardening Teacher | 9.70% | 52,166 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Mathematics Instructor | 12.94% | 39,866 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Foreign languages spoken by online tutors
The most common foreign language among online tutors is Spanish at 40.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.4% and Russian is the third-most popular at 5.5%.
- Spanish, 40.7%
- French, 15.4%
- Russian, 5.5%
- Portuguese, 4.4%
- Vietnamese, 4.4%
- Other, 29.6%
Online tutor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.7% |
| French | 15.4% |
| Russian | 5.5% |
| Portuguese | 4.4% |
| Vietnamese | 4.4% |
| Other | 29.6% |
