Prevailing Wage for Tutors
Prevailing wage rates for Tutors, the DOL occupation under SOC 25-3041, set the minimum a sponsored worker must be paid. Whether your offer describes you as an Academic Coach, Academic Guidance Specialist, or a private subject-matter tutor, DOL assigns four experience-based wage levels and the floor shifts significantly by city and metro area.
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Level 1 covers entry-level tutors with limited professional experience, typically performing routine instructional support under close supervision. Candidates with a relevant degree but minimal classroom or structured tutoring history generally file here.
Level 2 is the most common filing level for Tutors. It applies to qualified professionals who work independently across a range of subjects or student needs, with moderate experience and some specialized subject-area knowledge.
Level 3 covers experienced tutors who handle complex academic cases, design individualized learning plans, or mentor junior staff. Candidates with several years of specialized tutoring or academic coaching experience typically qualify at this level.
Level 4 applies to fully competent tutors in senior or lead roles, such as those overseeing tutoring programs, training other instructors, or serving as a primary academic guidance specialist within a learning center or school.
Prevailing Wage for Tutors by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Watch for subject-specialist title mismatches
Titles like 'Math Instructor' or 'Reading Specialist' can be filed under different SOC codes by employers, missing the Tutors prevailing wage floor entirely. Confirm your employer's LCA lists SOC 25-3041 before accepting any sponsored offer.
Account for part-time wage pro-ration traps
Many tutoring positions start as part-time, but sponsored roles must meet the prevailing wage on an annualized basis. Verify the hours-per-week commitment translates to the required annual floor before the LCA is filed.
Check metros with wide level spreads first
Some metro areas show very large gaps between Level 1 and Level 4 wages for this occupation. Filing at the wrong level in a high-spread market like Waterloo, IA can mean a significant shortfall even when total compensation looks reasonable.
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Find Jobs for TutorsPrevailing Wage by Reported Job Title
DOL classifies these titles under SOC 25-3041.00 alongside Tutors, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Academic Coach Prevailing Wage
Academic Coach Prevailing Wage
Academic Coach positions fall under SOC 25-3041.00 (Tutors). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Academic Guidance Specialist Prevailing Wage
Academic Guidance Specialist Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Academic Guidance Specialist for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 25-3041.00 (Tutors). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Accounting Tutor Prevailing Wage
Accounting Tutor Prevailing Wage
Accounting Tutor is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 25-3041.00 (Tutors). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Finance Tutor Prevailing Wage
Finance Tutor Prevailing Wage
Finance Tutor positions fall under SOC 25-3041.00 (Tutors). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Grade School Tutor Prevailing Wage
Grade School Tutor Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Grade School Tutor for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 25-3041.00 (Tutors). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Private Mathematics Tutor Prevailing Wage
Private Mathematics Tutor Prevailing Wage
Private Mathematics Tutor is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 25-3041.00 (Tutors). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Private Tutor Prevailing Wage
Private Tutor Prevailing Wage
Private Tutor positions fall under SOC 25-3041.00 (Tutors). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Professional Tutor Prevailing Wage
Professional Tutor Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Professional Tutor for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 25-3041.00 (Tutors). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Tutors?
DOL calculates prevailing wages using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For Tutors under SOC 25-3041, OFLC publishes four wage levels derived from the regional wage distribution in the area of intended employment. Employers sponsoring a worker must pay at least the level that matches the position's experience and responsibility requirements, as certified on the Labor Condition Application.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which applies to me?
The four levels reflect increasing experience and autonomy. Level 1 is entry-level with routine duties under supervision. Level 2 is a qualified professional working independently across standard tutoring tasks. Level 3 is an experienced specialist handling complex cases or leading programs. Level 4 is a fully competent senior professional in a lead or supervisory capacity. Your employer determines the level based on the actual job duties in the LCA, and USCIS reviews that determination during adjudication.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same tutoring role vary so much by city?
OFLC uses regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys, which capture local labor market conditions. A tutoring position in a high-cost metropolitan area with dense educational institutions commands a higher wage floor than the same role in a lower-cost market. The worksite address on the LCA determines which metro's wage applies, so if an employer has multiple locations, the specific office or school where you work sets your floor.
What happens if a sponsored offer is below the prevailing wage?
DOL will not certify an LCA where the offered wage falls below the applicable prevailing wage for that level and location. Without a certified LCA, USCIS cannot approve the H-1B or E-3 petition. If an underpayment is discovered after certification, the employer faces back-wage liability, debarment from future sponsorship, and potential civil money penalties. The worker is not penalized but the sponsorship itself is at risk.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for a Tutors role in a specific U.S. city?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool, which lets you look up current prevailing wages by SOC code, wage level, and metropolitan statistical area. Enter SOC 25-3041 and the city where the position is based to see all four level thresholds. You can also review recent LCA disclosure data published by OFLC to see what wages employers have actually filed for tutoring positions. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with a history of sponsoring roles in this occupation, giving you a starting point for targeted applications.
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