50
/100

SOC 25-3041

Tutors

ElevatedFrey/Osborne: 40.0%

Risk Score

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50/100

Elevated

US Employment

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174,660

Total workers

Median Wage

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$40K

$28K โ€“ $79K

Projected Growth

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+0.6%

2023-2033 (BLS)

GenAI Exposure

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95/100

High exposure

How we calculate these numbers โ†’

๐Ÿ’ก Tutors face a risk score of 50/100 โ€” 6 points above the national average of 44. With 95/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ†’

๐Ÿ’ก Workers in this field earn $40K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ†’

๐Ÿ” AI Impact Analysis

With a risk score of 50/100, Tutors faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like automated data interpretation and insight generation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 174,660 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in mentoring students through personal and academic challenges and inspiring and motivating students through personal connection to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.

Will AI Replace Tutors?

Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ†’

โš ๏ธ Top Risk Factors

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Automated data interpretation and insight generation

2

AI tutoring systems providing personalized instruction

3

AI-generated curriculum and lesson plan content

4

AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation

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Mentoring students through personal and academic challenges

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Inspiring and motivating students through personal connection

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Adapting instruction to individual learning needs in real-time

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Managing classroom dynamics and student behavior

๐Ÿ“Š Task Automation Breakdown

Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.

๐Ÿ“‹ O*NET Task Profile

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Provide feedback to students, using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.

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Review class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments.

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Assess students' progress throughout tutoring sessions.

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Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.

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Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests.

๐Ÿ’ป Technology Skills

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Computer based training software

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Calendar and scheduling software

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Data base user interface and query software

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Analytical or scientific software

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Multi-media educational software

๐ŸŽ“ Key Knowledge Areas

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Customer and Personal Service

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English Language

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Education and Training

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Mathematics

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Computers and Electronics

๐Ÿ“Š vs National Average

Median Wage$40K
$-6K

National avg: $46K

Risk Score50/100
+6

National avg: 44/100

GenAI Exposure95/100
+57

National avg: 38/100

Projected Growth0.6%
-3.1%

National avg: 3.7%

๐Ÿ”„ Career Transition Paths

OccupationRiskWageOverlap
Postsecondary Teachers22$82K71%
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other22$78K71%
Teachers and Instructors, All Other23$65K84%