Tutors

Tutors score 54 out of 100, which is elevated exposure to AI. That ranks #147 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 19 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 3 on its own and 14 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 11 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

54/ 100

Elevated

Rank: #147of 923 jobs
US workers: 175,070BLS, May 2025
Median pay: $43,350a year
In real AI use: 11 of 19tasks, April–May 2026

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Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

AI can speed this up on its own: 3 (16%)
AI can speed this up with extra software: 14 (74%)
Little or no AI speed-up: 2 (11%)

Participate in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or learn new tutoring techniques.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
Maintain records of students' assessment results, progress, feedback, or school performance, ensuring confidentiality of all records.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
Develop teaching or training materials, such as handouts, study materials, or quizzes.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
Provide feedback to students, using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Review class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Assess students' progress throughout tutoring sessions.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Collaborate with students, parents, teachers, school administrators, or counselors to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, or assess student progress.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Monitor student performance or assist students in academic environments, such as classrooms, laboratories, or computing centers.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Schedule tutoring appointments with students or their parents.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Communicate students' progress to students, parents, or teachers in written progress reports, in person, by phone, or by email.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Identify, develop, or implement intervention strategies, tutoring plans, or individualized education plans (IEPs) for students.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Prepare and facilitate tutoring workshops, collaborative projects, or academic support sessions for small groups of students.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Prepare lesson plans or learning modules for tutoring sessions according to students' needs and goals.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Administer, proctor, or score academic or diagnostic assessments.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
Research or recommend textbooks, software, equipment, or other learning materials to complement tutoring.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
Organize tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
Travel to students' homes, libraries, or schools to conduct tutoring sessions.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task

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Questions about tutors and AI

Will AI replace tutors?

Not entirely. Parts of the job are likely to change as AI takes over routine tasks. Tutors score 54 out of 100 (elevated exposure), #147 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 17 of the job's 19 tasks, 3 of them on its own, while 2 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.

Which tutors tasks can AI do?

The most exposed tasks include "Participate in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or learn new tutoring techniques"; "Maintain records of students' assessment results, progress, feedback, or school performance, ensuring confidentiality of all records"; "Develop teaching or training materials, such as handouts, study materials, or quizzes".

Which tutors tasks are hardest for AI?

Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Organize tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning"; "Travel to students' homes, libraries, or schools to conduct tutoring sessions".

Are people already using AI for this work?

Yes. In April–May 2026, 11 of the 19 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.

How many people work as tutors, and what do they earn?

About 175,070 people in the US, with median pay of $43,350 a year (BLS, May 2025).

How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.