Reasonable rate for trig/calc tutoring for college bounders?

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The discussion centers around the appropriate hourly rate for a junior electrical engineer offering tutoring services. The consensus suggests that pricing should be influenced by geographic location, with higher rates in areas like Southern California, where tutors can charge between $25 and $60 per hour. In contrast, lower cost-of-living areas may yield lower rates. The individual in North Chicago plans to set their rate at $15 per hour, expressing concern about potentially overcharging students while acknowledging their own investment in learning the material.
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i am junior EE

$10/hr with 2 hours min: underselling myself?
 
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SELFMADE said:
i am junior EE

$10/hr with 2 hours min: underselling myself?

Depends on your geographic location. Here in SoCal, I have no problem earning $25/hour, and there are some tutors that charge up to $60/hour (e.g., those who went to super elite institutions). However, if you're in a smaller town in a lower cost-of-living area, you might not earn quite as much.
 
Check and see what the tutors at your local CC are being paid, then up that a little?
 
i am in north chicago

gonna go for $15 and see what they say

but might feel bad "ripping" (well not exactly ripping off cus I spent large amount of time learning the stuff also) off college hopefuls.

thanks
 

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