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Job outlook for tutoring assistants in the United States
Are tutoring assistant jobs in demand?
Tutoring assistant job and salary trends over time
Tutoring assistant jobs over time
Tutoring assistant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 481 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 519 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 546 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 489 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 478 | 0.00% |
Average tutoring assistant salary over time
Tutoring assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,342 | $15.07 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $30,269 | $14.55 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | $29,267 | $14.07 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $28,497 | $13.70 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | $27,574 | $13.26 | +2.0% |
Tutoring assistant jobs by state
Most common states for tutoring assistants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 42 | 6% |
| 2 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 464 | 4% |
| 3 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 229 | 4% |
| 4 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 202 | 4% |
| 5 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 80 | 4% |
| 6 | New York | 19,849,399 | 517 | 3% |
| 7 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 360 | 3% |
| 8 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 265 | 3% |
| 9 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 240 | 3% |
| 10 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 223 | 3% |
| 11 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 209 | 3% |
| 12 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 205 | 3% |
| 13 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 180 | 3% |
| 14 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 100 | 3% |
| 15 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 59 | 3% |
| 16 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 29 | 3% |
| 17 | Delaware | 961,939 | 28 | 3% |
| 18 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 23 | 3% |
| 19 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 31 | 2% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 17 | 2% |
Tutoring Assistant job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of tutoring assistant experts
Seattle Pacific University
Minnesota State University, Mankato
University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Indiana University Kokomo
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 Tutoring Assistant?
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.
Aaron Hoy Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of SociologyMinnesota State University, Mankato
Sociology Department
What type of skills will young Tutoring Assistants 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.
Lisa King Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorUniversity of Tennessee-Knoxville
Department of English
What general advice would you give to a Tutoring Assistant?
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.
Niki Weller Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Sociology, ChairIndiana University Kokomo
Department of Sociology
What type of skills will young Tutoring Assistants 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.