As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tutor in Oakland, CA is $66,451, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,278 weekly, or $5,538 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Tutor in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Tutor in Oakland, CA vary widely, spanning from $47,158 to $82,469. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,352) and 75th percentile ($74,835), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,469 per year. This $18,483 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Special Education, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Oakland Tutor often earn 10.7% higher than national averages. However, Oakland currently ranks 6 statewide for Tutor job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Tutor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Tutor Salary $47,158 Oakland, CA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tutor Salary $56,352 Oakland, CA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tutor Salary $66,451 Oakland, CA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tutor Salary $74,835 Oakland, CA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tutor Salary $82,469 Oakland, CA September 01, 2026
25% $56,352 10% $47,158 90% $82,469 75% $74,835 $66,451 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Tutor ?

A tutor, also called an academic tutor, is a person who provides assistance or tutelage to one or more people on certain subject areas or skills. The tutor spends a few hours on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis to transfer their expertise on the topic or skill to the student. Tutoring can take place in different settings, such as a classroom, a formal tutoring center, or the home of the tutor/learner. As a teaching-learning method, tutoring is characterized by how it differs from formal teaching methods on the basis of the (in)formality of the setting as well as the flexibility in pedagogical...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Tutor in Oakland, CA. The base salary for Tutor ranges from $56,352 to $74,835 with the average base salary of $66,451. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,544 to $92,731 with the average total cash compensation of $75,450.

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About Oakland, California    Oakland is in the eastern region of the San Francisco Bay. In 1991 the City Hall tower was at 37°48′19″N 122°16′21″W / 37.805302°N 122.272539°W / 3....More

Oakland, California  area prices were up 4.5% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Tutor: Tutoring, Classroom

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