Teaching Assistants Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for teaching assistantss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $39,260 ≈ $19/hr
National median salary $37,010
Total employment 1,584,440 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do teaching assistants make in the U.S.?
The median teaching assistants salary in the United States is $37,010 per year (mean $39,260), and about 80% earn between $27,360 and $55,520.
How much do teaching assistants make per hour?
Roughly $19 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $39,260 and 2,080 work hours per year.