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Job outlook for teacher's assistant and tutors in the United States
Teacher's assistant and tutor job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected teacher's assistant and tutor job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 55,400 new jobs for teacher's assistant and tutors are projected over the next decade.
Teacher's assistant and tutor salaries have increased 14% for teacher's assistant and tutors in the last 5 years.
There are over 470,425 teacher's assistant and tutors currently employed in the United States.
There are 16,622 active teacher's assistant and tutor job openings in the US.
The average teacher's assistant and tutor salary is $25,056.
Are teacher's assistant and tutor jobs in demand?
Teacher's assistant and tutor job and salary trends over time
Teacher's assistant and tutor jobs over time
Teacher's assistant and tutor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 470,425 | 0.14% |
| 2020 | 507,464 | 0.15% |
| 2019 | 533,643 | 0.16% |
| 2018 | 478,693 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 467,276 | 0.14% |
Average teacher's assistant and tutor salary over time
Teacher's assistant and tutor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,056 | $12.05 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $24,198 | $11.63 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | $23,397 | $11.25 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $22,781 | $10.95 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | $22,044 | $10.60 | +2.0% |
Teacher's assistant and tutor jobs by state
Most common states for teacher's assistant and tutors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,078 | 19% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 177 | 18% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 103 | 17% |
| 4 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 90 | 16% |
| 5 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 197 | 11% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 153 | 11% |
| 7 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 120 | 11% |
| 8 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 112 | 11% |
| 9 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 99 | 11% |
| 10 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 186 | 10% |
| 11 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 134 | 10% |
| 12 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 73 | 10% |
| 13 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 557 | 9% |
| 14 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 327 | 9% |
| 15 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 184 | 9% |
| 16 | Alaska | 739,795 | 64 | 9% |
| 17 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 561 | 8% |
| 18 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 446 | 7% |
| 19 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 212 | 7% |
| 20 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 47 | 7% |
Teacher's Assistant And Tutor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of teacher's assistant and tutor experts
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Southern Oregon University
Pennsylvania State University, the Behrend College.
Seattle Pacific University
California State University - Fresno
Minnesota State University, Mankato
University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Oakland University
Point Loma Nazarene University
Indiana University Kokomo
Ohio University
Terry Chvala
Senior Lecturer of Early Childhood EducationUniversity of Houston-Clear Lake
College of Education
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Teacher's Assistant And Tutor job market given the pandemic?
Terry Chvala: 1. Nationwide (not locally): In certain parts of the country where education is highly valued, and pay is aligned with that value, there is a growing trend that requires all teachers to have a Master's Degree to teach in the public schools. (This is not trending in TX or in our local Houston region).
2. Blended learning
3. Personalized learning
4. Covid-19 related trends:
-self care
-connecting students to learning in new ways
-how to reach and engage students in online and blended learning
What skills stand out on Teacher's Assistant And Tutor resumes?
Terry Chvala: Growing trend in "soft marketable skills," professional dispositions (body language, active listening, confidence, modeling professional attributes, etc.) (some more so due to Covid, but will continue to be skills that are sought after).
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Teacher's Assistant And Tutors to find work opportunities?
Terry Chvala: Although oil & gas continue to suffer locally and regionally, there is still a growing trend that people continue to move to Texas. So this area continues to be a positive job market for educators and other industry. Most area school districts have become fairly competitive (with each other, but nowhere near northern and northeastern states and many others) on their starting teacher pay.
Amy Belcastro Ph.D.
Professor of EducationSouthern Oregon University
Educational Administration And Supervision
What Teacher's Assistant And Tutor skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Amy Belcastro Ph.D.: First, focus on updating your current resume to clearly communicate and provide evidence of your transferable skills and cognitive competencies such as strong communication and technology skills; the ability to work well with others who may be different in backgrounds, beliefs, etc.; leadership skills, and problem solving and complex thinking. After you have done this, assess where you are lacking and create a plan to strengthen your resume by seeking experiences. A very popular method of doing this is by completing a digital badge or micro-credential at an institute of higher education. It is a way of acknowledging competencies and skills in much less time than a college degree would take. Some may only be a few credits. This is becoming very popular for the workforce and therefore more institutions of higher education are offering these, some in partnership with companies.
What general advice would you give to a Teacher's Assistant And Tutor?
Amy Belcastro Ph.D.: First is to take the time to know what are your strengths and areas for improvement. You are intentionally crafting your professional reputation. Next, consider where you want to be in five years and what steps are needed to get there. It is the balancing act of long-term goals and short-time needs. Being intentional is key. Every step matters so step with intention. That said, there are many roads to Rome so explore, take risks, but be aware that you are crafting your professional reputation and self.
What skills stand out on Teacher's Assistant And Tutor resumes?
Dr. Amy Carney Ph.D.: That's a hard one to pin down for a history major! I think it entirely depends on the job. Having the ability to fine-tune your resume and cover letter for each job application to highlight the most important skills for that job is a super ability to have. But in general, I would say that demonstrating strong critical thinking and communication skills will always be high on my list for a strong resume. Having those skills front and center will serve as a solid foundation on which a person can best sell him/herself in any job application.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Teacher's Assistant And Tutors to find work opportunities?
Dr. Amy Carney Ph.D.: We need great teachers, lawyers, archivists, librarians, analysts, et cetera, everywhere in the country. There are often opportunities at think tanks, research institutes, publishers, and government agencies around the country. History is also a viable route for people interested in management and leadership positions in business, and such jobs are likewise available around the country.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Teacher's Assistant And Tutor job market given the pandemic?
Dr. Amy Carney Ph.D.: I think one of the biggest trends we are going to continue to see in the job market is also a valuable skill for college grads and soon-to-be college grads: flexibility. This has always been a minor trend for many jobs - for example, are you willing to move to another part of the state or country for a job? But flexibility is a much more prominent trend now - are you capable of quickly learning the necessary skills to do your job in different formats? In this regard, someone with a history degree, or another humanities or liberal arts degree, will be in a very strong position to apply for a wide range of jobs because of the diverse portfolio of transferable skills students learn in these majors, not the least of which are communication skills.
Christopher Hanson
Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Music Education and Orchestral ActivitiesSeattle Pacific University
Music Department
What general advice would you give to a Teacher's Assistant And Tutor?
Christopher Hanson: Keep asking questions and look for opportunities to engage in teaching and learning wherever you can. Connect with peers and future colleagues. Do not just wait. Now is the time to create and sustain dialog on educational change. Although there are endless numbers of variables to how, when, what, and with whom we learn, our genuine curiosity and sincere desire to engage others in the educative process is our greatest hope to see education in a better place than it was before the pandemic.
We must heed the call of innovation and encourage a transition from our current state of triage and survival. You, as a recent graduate, are the future of what education will be. Ask yourself, what will the world look like that you will help create? Is this a world that you and others can learn in? What more can you do to secure the possibilities and promise of education for all? These are the questions that will fuel change and secure growth through the inevitable vicissitudes of education.
Cheryl McDonald
Faculty & Coordinator, Education Specialist and Dual Credential programsCalifornia State University - Fresno
Literacy, Early, Bilingual and Special Education Department
What skills stand out on Teacher's Assistant And Tutor resumes?
Cheryl McDonald: A resume should focus on the person's strongest, most relevant qualifications, experiences and professional skills, stated as much as possible in the "buzzwords" of the profession. Resumes are tailored to the specific job for which the candidate is applying. In addition to qualifications, professional skills and experience, employers also want applicants who are efficient, effective, timely, flexible, collaborative, adaptable, technologically savvy, accepting of constructive criticism, willing to improve performance, and skilled at solving problems before or as they as arise. Candidates should learn and practice using the tools that the employer uses, whether it is equipment, machines, technology, or software applications. The degree of familiarity or proficiency the candidate has for the tools the employer uses should be listed on the resume and shared in the interview. Before the interview, candidates should practice using the tools that the employer uses, prepare specific examples and instances of their proficiency in using those tools, and when possible, use the tools the employer uses during the interview.
I recommend that applicants approach their resumes in three ways. First, place yourself in the shoes of the potential employer. What qualifications, experience, and additional skills would you would want in someone you hire for the job? Second, think about what you want to convey and how you wish to represent yourself. Third, because English is read from the left to the right, mentally divide the resume page into quadrants, and place your most relevant information in the upper left quadrant first and then move to the upper right quadrant. This format is also appropriate for eye or word recognition software, used in many large-scale businesses and school districts, to scan the many resumes they receive.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Teacher's Assistant And Tutors to find work opportunities?
Cheryl McDonald: After graduation, candidates should begin their search for available education positions, whether teaching or leadership in universities or preschool-12 schools, in populous states like California, Texas and New York or in rural and suburban high-poverty areas. There the needs are greatest and positions are more likely to be available and advertised. I would also ask friends, colleagues and professionals I knew to keep an eye open for available positions. You never know when an unexpected lead will pop up.
Aaron Hoy Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of SociologyMinnesota State University, Mankato
Sociology Department
What type of skills will young Teacher's Assistant And Tutors need?
Aaron Hoy Ph.D.: It is good news for our society and for sociology majors that employers have already put an increased emphasis on hiring and retaining employees who have a solid understanding of issues of diversity and inclusion. This emphasis will likely continue for the foreseeable future, which is a good opportunity for sociology majors who are comfortable working in diverse environments and really understand and appreciate human diversity in terms of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sex, gender identity or expression, and sexuality, among others. In fact, right now, diversity-related skills are those that recent sociology graduates say they are most likely to use and benefit from in the workplace, according to a 2015 report from the American Sociological Association.
I would also encourage sociology majors to prioritize rigorous methodological training to the extent that they can within their specific program. There are already many, many jobs available for college graduates with research skills, including in the private sector, and these are likely to grow in the coming years. However, sociology majors sometimes overlook these jobs or opt not to apply for them. As an advisor myself, I suspect that this is often because students do not feel confident in their research skills or because they assume that, say, a psychology or an economics major would be a better fit. But these are good-paying jobs with above-average levels of employee satisfaction, and sociology majors should not take themselves out of the running for them.
Although it may be scary or uncomfortable for some students, taking an extra research design or statistics class might be a good idea. And of course, writing up research results and presenting them in clear, logical ways is a key part of the research process, so as always, students should make a very concerted effort to improve their written and verbal communication skills as best they can. That may mean taking an extra composition or public speaking class if necessary.
What experience really stands out on Teacher's Assistant And Tutor resumes?
Aaron Hoy Ph.D.: Increasingly, I hear employers say that they look to see if recent college graduates, sociology majors included, have relevant "real-world" experience, especially internships. For this reason, many sociology programs (including my own) have recently moved to make internships a required component of the major. Sociology majors who are not required to complete an internship may consider doing one anyway. But given the specific industries that sociology majors typically work in, volunteering should not be discounted altogether.
For instance, the American Sociological Association's data has consistently shown that "Social Services/Counselor" is the job category sociology majors are most likely to work in immediately following graduation. And the specific places they work often include various non-profit organizations like shelters for victims of domestic violence or homeless youth, all of which rely on volunteers. Sociology majors who do volunteer work in college not only benefit their communities; they also show at least some potential employers that they understand why they do the work they do and what it looks like on the ground.
Lisa King Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorUniversity of Tennessee-Knoxville
Department of English
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Teacher's Assistant And Tutor job market given the pandemic?
Lisa King Ph.D.: Some of the biggest trends we may be seeing right now during the pandemic have to do with how to cope with necessary social distancing and keeping education, health care, and businesses functioning and effective online. Whether it's redesigning curriculum and standards for use in a digital classroom, using online marketing and outreach, or ethically communicating complex political or scientific analyses with good evidence for the public across digital platforms, the pandemic has forced us to reconsider the ways in which we get work done.
What general advice would you give to a Teacher's Assistant And Tutor?
Lisa King Ph.D.: I'd also remind graduates that careers are rarely set from the get-go, and not to be discouraged; a career can grow from unexpected opportunities and connections and sometimes it just takes time - or outlasting a pandemic. Careers in English and the humanities are just as important as others, even if media narratives frequently devalue them. Take advantage of the flexibility of your degree and training, build on it, and know the value of your skills. If we have learned anything from this pandemic it's that communication is crucial, and this is part of what you've been trained to do. The world needs you.
Dr. Cynthia Carver
Associate Professor & ChairOakland University
Department of Organizational Leadership
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Teacher's Assistant And Tutor job market given the pandemic?
Dr. Cynthia Carver: Schools are looking for teachers who build strong relationships with their students, as well as teachers who adapt easily to change. The pandemic has highlighted the importance of teachers' skill in using instructional technology; working with families to nurture and engage students learning; and handling unprecedented challenges with flexibility and grace.
What Teacher's Assistant And Tutor skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Cynthia Carver: Hone your teaching skills! Schools will continue to need substitute teachers and para-professionals. Child care facilitates and after-school programs will still need teachers. And it's likely that many families will be seeking tutors as their children catch up. To gain experience and build your resume, seek opportunities that mirror the work you do as a classroom teacher.
What general advice would you give to a Teacher's Assistant And Tutor?
Dr. Cynthia Carver: 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.
What experience really stands out on Teacher's Assistant And Tutor resumes?
Dr. Jennifer Lineback Ph.D.: Practical experience working with real learners/students! Whether that experience be through formal academic programs (i.e., through volunteering in a classroom or being hired as an academic tutor or aid), or informal programming (i.e., working with children during after school care, Sunday School, or summer camps), the more experience graduates have with children, the better!
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Teacher's Assistant And Tutors?
Dr. Jennifer Lineback Ph.D.: In the school of education, our students are living through a time where teaching (and learning) has drastically shifted. Teaching technologies (like ZOOM, Canvas, Go Formative) are being implemented at a break-neck pace in order to allow for learning to continue, albeit remotely. This change in how teaching *happens* is impacting our graduates dramatically.
They have participated as a learner in these situations (and, in the case of our student teachers, a teacher too!) that has had to acclimate to such conditions. The experiences they've had during this time has expanded their understanding of what good teaching "looks" like; they will have added numerous instructional tools and strategies to their toolbox. This will, I believe, make them even BETTER teachers in the future, even post-pandemic, when teaching predominantly returns to in-person classes.
What type of skills will young Teacher's Assistant And Tutors need?
Dr. Jennifer Lineback Ph.D.: Graduates will need to be comfortable adapting to evolving conditions. More than ever, we have collectively learned that situations can change, quickly. To be successful in education during this time and in the coming years, educators will need to be patient, flexible, and willing to modify their approach to teaching/learning when situations change. Having knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of instructional strategies, both for in-person and remote learning, will be critical, as will the ability to know when and how to implement these different strategies. Furthermore, our students will need strategies to support students' socio-emotional learning and cultural competency, in addition to those focused on developing content knowledge.
Niki Weller Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Sociology, ChairIndiana University Kokomo
Department of Sociology
What type of skills will young Teacher's Assistant And Tutors need?
Niki Weller Ph.D.: Students need to demonstrate that they are versatile communicators, with strong written and oral communication skills. Students should take full advantage of any public speaking opportunities, such as conference presentations, to demonstrate evidence of this skill. Employers want to hire people who are personable, involved, and have potential leadership qualities. Students should be engaged in campus extracurricular activities, including student clubs, experiential learning events, or community engagements. Research skills, like data collection and analysis, are extremely important and can be applied in a variety of professions. Students should hone these skills through social science research.
What experience really stands out on Teacher's Assistant And Tutor resumes?
Niki Weller Ph.D.: Something critical to a successful resume is highlighting how your sociology degree has given you the skills, knowledge, and experience that employers want. For example, students with experience in social research should offer evidence of their experience with data collection (e.g., surveys, interviews, participant observation), data analysis (e.g., descriptive statistics, correlation, regression), and report writing based on original research and/or secondary data collection. Depending on the job you're seeking, students should highlight the various types of quantitative or qualitative research methods that they have been trained in. Sociologists study social change, diverse communities, and their interactions using scientific methods to find empirical answers to complex social questions. Students should highlight having a deeper understanding of diversity dimensions including race, class, and gender by possibly mentioning specific topics of papers written or projects completed, relative to the types of jobs they are pursuing.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Teacher's Assistant And Tutors?
Niki Weller Ph.D.: Sure, there is an inextricable link between college graduates and the pandemic that will last for the foreseeable future. There is little doubt that the pandemic has exacerbated trends in economic and social inequality among current and graduating college students. However, students of sociology can contribute to ongoing debates about the best practices for institutions and organizations to help all members of society deal with and prepare for the long-term effects on our social, economic, and government policies and initiatives. Moreover, many jobs in social and community-based services, social science research, and counseling, that were in high demand before the pandemic, will remain. Recent graduates of sociology will be competitive candidates for these entry-level positions.
Lisa Diebel
Associate Professor of InstructionOhio University
Human and Consumer Sciences
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Teacher's Assistant And Tutor job market given the pandemic?
Lisa Diebel: I expect my current FCS teacher education student to have at least one teaching offer, if not multiple requests, at the end of the spring semester. Two of my community leadership students, who graduate this weekend, have reasonable job offers. One at a hospital daycare center as an assistant teacher and another at a local grocery market as a manager. Much to my delight, the pandemic has not stopped their ability to move forward.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Teacher's Assistant And Tutors to find work opportunities?
Lisa Diebel: I think FCS, ED, and CL graduates will successfully find employment anywhere in the US. An FCS degree offers a lot of versatility.
What skills stand out on Teacher's Assistant And Tutor resumes?
Lisa Diebel: I think when you can show experiential experiences and an internship, you will stand out. An error-free resume is also critical.