Mid-Level

Finance Tutor

A one-on-one or small-group tutor helping students master finance concepts — undergraduate coursework, MBA finance, CFA exam prep, or financial literacy fundamentals. The work focuses on the specific moments where understanding catches and where it doesn't.

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Job markets for Finance Tutors
Employment concentration · ~266 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Finance Tutor

Most days tend to involve scheduled tutoring sessions, problem-set work-throughs, and exam prep support. You'll often meet students online or in person, explain concepts through worked examples, identify specific blocks in understanding, and assign follow-up practice. The rhythm depends on whether tutoring is full-time or supplemental to other work.

The variance between settings is real — CFA or CPA prep tutoring runs on tight exam-cycle calendars with motivated adult learners; undergraduate or MBA support work follows the academic calendar; financial literacy tutoring may serve nonprofits or community programs. Tutoring agencies vs. independent practice changes the pay model and client acquisition workload. Demand often surges around exam dates.

People who tend to thrive here are patient teachers who can find multiple ways to explain the same concept, and comfortable with the inconsistent income that part-time tutoring can bring. Finance credentials (CFA, CPA, or finance MBA) help establish credibility. The work tends to offer flexibility and direct impact, with the trade-off being income variability — for those who find meaning in the moment a concept finally clicks, the work has clear rewards.

RelationshipsHigh
IndependenceAbove avg
AchievementAbove avg
Working ConditionsModerate
RecognitionLower
SupportLower
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying386 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Finance Tutors (SOC 25-3041.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$28K–$79K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
175K
U.S. Employment
+0.6%
10yr Growth
37K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$77K$74K$72K$69K$66K201920202021202220232024$66K$77K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Reading ComprehensionInstructingLearning StrategiesActive ListeningSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingWritingActive Learning
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
25-3041.00

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