Shigoto Zukan
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Will AI replace tutors?AI replacement risk 50% and how the work is changing

United States Education Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$43,350
25th–75th pct. $35,000–$54,860
Top pay (est.)
$98,800
Top 10% $75,990
Pay in 5 years
$49,700est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$57,100est.
$49,100–$66,300
Outlook score
44/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
50%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
−0.2%
34K openings / yr

Will AI replace Tutors? AI replacement risk

50%
Moderate
Ranked #515 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Tutors

Key skills

Active Listening
4.0
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Learning Strategies
3.9
Speaking
3.9
Instructing
3.9
Writing
3.8
Critical Thinking
3.8
Active Learning
3.5

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
5.0
English Language
4.9
Education and Training
4.7
Mathematics
4.6
Computers and Electronics
4.0
Administrative
3.5
Psychology
3.0
Sociology and Anthropology
2.8

What the work involves

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCoaching and Developing OthersTraining and Teaching OthersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesInterpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersMaking Decisions and Solving Problems

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionSpeech ClaritySpeech Recognition

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
41%
Some college
36%
Associate's degree
9%
High school diploma
9%
Master's degree
5%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
67%
None / short demo
10%
1–2 years
10%
6–12 months
5%
1–3 months
5%
3–6 months
5%

Related work experience

None
36%
1–2 years
23%
6–12 months
14%
3–6 months
14%
1–3 months
9%
2–4 years
5%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.