Tutors vs. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary: Who Earns More?
Tutorss out-earn Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys by $7K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Tutorss land at $43,350 and Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys 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 Tutorss is Wyoming ($82,290); for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys 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, Tutorss or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys?
Tutorss earn more nationally. The median is $43,350 for Tutorss versus $36,780 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys, a difference of $7K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Tutors or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.
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 Tutorss get paid the most?
Wyoming is the top-paying state for Tutorss 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, Tutorss earn $60,900 vs. $39,380 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.