Tutors
SOC Code: 25-3041 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
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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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Tutors. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $25,501 | $55,702 | $85,925 | $116,126 |
| Casper, WY | $69,430 | $82,077 | $94,702 | $107,349 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $47,050 | $59,946 | $72,842 | $85,738 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $32,614 | $49,130 | $65,645 | $82,160 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $25,480 | $44,325 | $63,170 | $82,014 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $42,827 | $55,182 | $67,558 | $79,914 |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $35,339 | $49,982 | $64,646 | $79,290 |
| South Florida nonmetropolitan area | $44,054 | $55,765 | $67,454 | $79,165 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $33,405 | $48,589 | $63,773 | $78,957 |
| Syracuse, NY | $36,213 | $50,274 | $64,314 | $78,374 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Instructing | 4.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.1 | |
| Speaking | 4.0 | |
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Learning Strategies | 4.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.8 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.6 | |
| Active Learning | 3.6 | |
| Writing | 3.6 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.5 |
| English Language | 4.2 |
| Education and Training | 4.1 |
| Mathematics | 3.7 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.2 |
| Psychology | 3.1 |
| Administrative | 2.8 |
| Chemistry | 2.7 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 40.9% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 36.4% |
| High school diploma | 9.1% |
| Associate's degree | 9.1% |
| Doctoral degree | 4.5% |
Typical Tasks
- Schedule tutoring appointments with students or their parents.
- Prepare and facilitate tutoring workshops, collaborative projects, or academic support sessions for small groups of students.
- Participate in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or learn new tutoring techniques.
- Organize tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.
- Monitor student performance or assist students in academic environments, such as classrooms, laboratories, or computing centers.
- Review class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments.
- Provide feedback to students, using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.
- Prepare lesson plans or learning modules for tutoring sessions according to students' needs and goals.
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