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How much do tutoring jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for tutoring in Remote, OR is $34.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $48.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is tutoring?

Tutoring is a form of personalized academic assistance where a tutor helps a student improve their understanding of a subject or skill. Tutors can work with individuals or small groups, providing guidance, explanations, and practice to support learning outside of regular classroom instruction. Tutoring sessions can take place in person or online, and are tailored to the unique needs and learning styles of each student. Effective tutoring focuses not just on content, but also on building confidence, study skills, and motivation.

What are tutoring jobs?

Tutoring jobs focus on giving a student or a group of students academic instruction outside the classroom. As a tutor, you reinforce and supplement classroom curricula, creating alternate learning strategies for students as necessary. Some tutors work directly for public schools and universities, though the vast majority work either for private companies or on a freelance basis for individual clients. Tutoring relies on your own expertise, so most tutors specialize in subjects in which they hold a degree or for which they have particular qualifications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a tutor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Tutor, you need strong subject matter expertise, effective instructional techniques, and typically a degree or certification in the relevant field. Familiarity with online learning platforms, educational software, and virtual meeting tools is often required. Patience, communication skills, and the ability to motivate students are standout soft skills in this role. These skills are essential for delivering personalized support, fostering student understanding, and achieving positive learning outcomes.

What are some common challenges tutors face when working with students, and how can they overcome them?

Tutors often encounter challenges such as varying learning styles, differing levels of motivation, and gaps in foundational knowledge. To address these, effective tutors tailor their teaching methods to individual students, use engaging techniques to boost motivation, and perform regular assessments to identify and address knowledge gaps. Building strong rapport and maintaining open communication with both students and their parents or teachers also helps create a supportive learning environment and ensures progress.

What is the difference between Tutoring vs Teaching?

AspectTutoringTeaching
CredentialsOften requires subject expertise, certifications varyTypically requires teaching credentials or degrees
Work EnvironmentOne-on-one or small groups, flexible settingsClassrooms, schools, or educational institutions
Employer & IndustryPrivate clients, tutoring centers, online platformsPublic/private schools, educational organizations
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for personalized academic supportSeeking formal classroom instruction

While tutoring offers personalized, flexible academic assistance often in one-on-one settings, teaching involves delivering structured lessons in formal educational environments. Both roles require subject knowledge, but teaching typically demands formal credentials and classroom experience, whereas tutoring can be more informal and specialized.

How can I become a certified tutor?

To become a certified tutor, you typically need to obtain relevant educational credentials or a degree in the subject you wish to teach, and complete a tutoring certification program if required by your region or employer. Some certifications, such as TESOL or specific subject-area credentials, can enhance your qualifications and credibility in the tutoring field.

What qualifications do I need to be a tutor?

To be a tutor, you typically need a strong knowledge of the subject you wish to teach, often demonstrated by relevant educational credentials or experience. Many tutoring positions require good communication skills, and some may prefer or require certifications or background checks, especially for working with minors.

Which tutoring jobs pay the most?

Advanced tutoring roles such as test prep tutors for exams like the SAT, ACT, or GRE, as well as specialized subjects like college-level math, science, or foreign languages, tend to offer higher pay. Tutors with certifications, extensive experience, or who work for reputable agencies often earn higher hourly rates, sometimes exceeding $50 or more per hour.
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Infographic showing various Tutoring job openings in Remote, OR as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 24% Full Time, 73% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 26% Physical, and 74% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,907 per year, or $34.6 per hour.

Student Worker: Tutoring Center Student eTutor (Pool)

Umpqua Community College

Roseburg, OR • On-site

$14.05/hr

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Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Salary: $14.05 Hourly
Location : UCC Campus, Roseburg, OR
Job Type: Student
Job Number: 2023-00431
Department: Student Employment
Opening Date: 04/07/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
TUTORING CENTER STUDENT ETUTOR (POOL)
Student Worker
The position of Tutoring Center Student eTutor is a pooled position and applications will be reviewed on an as needed, on-going basis.
Are you someone who is organized and innovative? A self-starter who is motivated, positive, and has a strong desire to help others? If yes, then this is the position for you!
As a Student Worker in the position of Tutoring Center Student eTutor, you will be responsible for tutoring UCC enrolled students online in partnership with the Western eTutoring Consortium. This new online platform allows students to request help in specific academic subjects online accessible through Canvas and live tutoring sessions on Zoom or through Writing Lab submissions. The eTutors assist in building up student skills to encourage successful lifelong learning.
REVIEW THE JOB DESCRIPTION HERE:
We need a student worker that understands the importance of their role. If you are looking to gain experience, knowledge and skills that you can apply towards your career, while making a positive impact in a professional environment.
REASONS TO WORK HERE
Fun, innovative atmosphere
Ability to transform lives and enrich communities
Opportunity to work with helpful, caring, and friendly coworkers
Professional Development Opportunities
Beautiful Rural Campus
The Douglas County community through UCC is building upon 50+ years of rich academic experiences and lives changed through higher education. We are a student-centered, positive working environment that thrives on innovation. We are committed to ensuring that everyone who interacts with our campus feels included, valued, and inspired to fulfill our mission to transform lives and enrich communities.
Umpqua Community College is located in beautiful Southern Oregon between the mountains of the Cascade Range to the east and the Coastal Range to the west. Hiking, biking, camping and skiing are a short car ride away and the town is surrounded on all sides by the amazing Umpqua River for fishing and water sports. The area is also home to over 40 wineries and many breweries with a bustling downtown. Roseburg has everything you'd want from a small town and has easy access to the bigger cities of Portland and Eugene by jumping on I-5. Roseburg has live-ability, a friendly feel and is ready to be home to your next career and family adventure.
QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications:
  • Live eTutors must have:
    1. Empathy and understanding of the difficulties faced by a diverse group of learners.
    2. The ability to communicate effectively in their subject(s).
    3. Evidence of positive, constructive tutoring interactions with students.
    4. A desire to improve tutoring skills by taking advantage of additional training sessions and constructive feedback.
    5. The ability to craft tactful, constructive responses to students regardless of the student's skill or education level.
    6. A willingness to use all capabilities of Zoom, including the whiteboard, chat box, file share, and audio. Use of audio is required for all live eTutors.
    7. Experience with word processing programs and any other apps or websites that may be of use in the subject(s) they tutor.
  • Math tutors must have:
    1. Proficiency in using a calculator to solve mathematical problems and the ability to give directions on how to manipulate at least one commonly used graphics calculator
    2. Proficiency in at least one area of mathematics offered by eTutoring (Beginning Algebra is a minimum requirement).
  • Writing Tutors must have:
    1. Experience tutoring writing, a wide range of writers, writing assignments, styles, and stages of the writing process.
    2. Follow eTutoring's protocols and practices, including constructing responses according to eTutoring's requirements.
    3. Respect for and knowledge of a diverse range of writers and their processes.
    4. Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural and/or language norms that may play a part in the writer's work, especially with regard to multilingual writers.
    5. Sufficient flexibility in their school and work schedules to accommodate an extra 2.5 hours of eTutoring in December and March for Super Writing Tutor Weeks.
    6. Comfort and familiarity with the rules and grammar governing the English language.
    7. Experience with word processing programs and reliable access to programs capable of both opening and saving in .doc, .docx, and .rtf formats.
Preferred (Not Required) Qualifications:
  • Writing Tutors should have:
    1. The ability to compose and type at a fairly rapid rate.
    2. Sufficient knowledge of the writing process to empathize with and be sensitive to other writers.
    3. Writing is characterized by a friendly, personal tone.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:
  1. A cover letter which addresses your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position;
  2. Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience;
  3. A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address;

VETERANS PREFERENCEUmpqua Community College Honors Veterans Preference
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Umpqua Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.
Documents Required
  • Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215)
  • or...
  • Letter from the US Department of Veterans' Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website.

For information regarding Veterans' Preference qualifications, visit www.oregonjobs.com.
If you wish to self-identify under Section 503 as an individual with a disability, please provide this information by completing Department of Labor Form CC-305 available at www.dol.gov.
Statement of Equal Opportunity Umpqua Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that we will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard for race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, handicaps or veterans status. This policy affirms UCC's commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all vestiges of discriminatory practices that might exist.
Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.
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Have you reviewed the Supplemental Information section of this job posting and have you attached all required documentation, including any applicable required documentation for Veteran's Preference?(Please note that missing documents will disqualify your application and it will be marked as incomplete)
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you meet and/or exceed the minimum qualifications for this position?
  • Yes
  • No

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Have you reviewed the full job description for this position via the link in the posting?
  • Yes
  • No

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UCC employees must work and reside in the State of Oregon at the time their work is being performed. Are you, or will you be residing in the State of Oregon by the start date of this position?
  • Yes
  • No

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