Tutors vs. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary: Who Earns More?
Tutors out-earn Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary by $7K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Tutors land at $43,350 and Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary at $36,780. The education gap is real: tutor programs typically require bachelor's degree, while teaching assistants, except postsecondary programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Tutors is Wyoming ($82,290); for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary it's Washington ($49,120).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Tutors median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Tutors or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Tutors earn more nationally. The median is $43,350 for Tutors versus $36,780 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary, a difference of $7K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Tutors or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Tutors has the better 10-year outlook at 0.6% projected growth, compared to -1.5% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Tutors or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Tutors typically requires bachelor's degree. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Tutors get paid the most?
Wyoming is the top-paying state for Tutors at $82,290/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Tutors vs. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In Massachusetts, Tutors earn $60,900 vs. $39,380 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.