Salary comparison

Tutors vs. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education: Salary Comparison (2026)

Tutorss earn a median salary of $40,090/year, while Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations earn $62,340/year - a difference of $22,250. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Tutors

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Median salary

$40,090

$62,340

Hourly rate

$19.27/hr

$null/hr

Entry level (10th %)

$28,430

$46,440

Senior level (90th %)

$78,810

$102,010

Education required

Varies

U.S. employment

174,660

1,393,310

Job growth (10-year)

N/A