Also called: Virtual tutor, Platform tutor
Tutors students over video calls through platforms like Varsity Tutors, Wyzant, or school-contracted services.
Online tutors log into scheduled sessions from home, use digital whiteboards, and can work with students across the country. Flexible hours make it a popular side job.
Estimate; mostly hourly at $15-$40 on platforms, more independently.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma or some college; platforms test subject knowledge.
Ways in: Self-taught, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Any subject.
Growing about average. BLS expects tutoring demand to stay solid; private tutoring and online platforms keep growing.
High risk for 10 years. AI video tutors and chatbots do what basic online tutoring platforms sell, so gig rates and openings are likely to fall.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply on Wyzant, Varsity Tutors or Outschool once you are 18; they check your subject knowledge
Classes: AP courses in your best subject, Computer applications, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-3041.
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