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What is a statistics tutor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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Dr. Cynthia Carver

What general advice would you give to a statistics tutor?

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Associate Professor & Chair, Oakland University

Be prepared to work hard - your first year of teaching will be demanding - but know that you are doing important work. We are the profession that makes all others possible. And don't forget to ask for help.
ScoreStatistics TutorUS Average
Salary
2.2

Avg. Salary $28,762

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
9.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.50%

Asian 12.33%

Black or African American 9.19%

Hispanic or Latino 15.74%

Unknown 5.90%

White 56.33%

Gender

female 54.50%

male 45.50%

Age - 42
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 42
Stress level
3.9

Stress level is moderate

7.1 - high

Complexity level
5.3

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
9.4

Work life balance is excellent

6.4 - fair

Statistics tutor career paths

Key steps to become a statistics tutor

  1. Explore statistics tutor education requirements

    Most common statistics tutor degrees

    Bachelor's

    74.0 %

    Master's

    12.1 %

    Associate

    8.4 %
  2. Start to develop specific statistics tutor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Math15.51%
    R8.28%
    Mathematical Concepts6.72%
    SPSS5.98%
    Calculus5.86%
  3. Complete relevant statistics tutor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New statistics tutors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a statistics tutor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real statistics tutor resumes.
  4. Research statistics tutor duties and responsibilities

    • Accomplish significant increases in GPA for all students and see many of them students reach the top of their classes.
    • Hold twice weekly math labs that are available for all student athletes covering all math classes the students are enroll.
    • Create and proofread PowerPoint presentations with speaker's notes
    • Create real-life statistical problems using Powerpoint slides and Microsoft office documents to help students better understand the materials.
  5. Prepare your statistics tutor resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your statistics tutor resume.

    You can use Zippia's AI resume builder to make the resume writing process easier while also making sure that you include key information that hiring managers expect to see on a statistics tutor resume. You'll find resume tips and examples of skills, responsibilities, and summaries, all provided by Zippi, your career sidekick.

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  6. Apply for statistics tutor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a statistics tutor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average statistics tutor salary

The average statistics tutor salary in the United States is $28,762 per year or $14 per hour. Statistics tutor salaries range between $22,000 and $36,000 per year.

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$13.83 hourly

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