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Teacher Assistant salary
Average teacher assistant salary
$13.03
How much does a teacher assistant make?
The average teacher assistant salary in the United States is $27,103. Teacher assistant salaries typically range between $21,000 and $34,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for teacher assistants is $13.03 per hour.
Teacher assistant salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Teacher assistants earn the highest average salary in Rhode Island.
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Where can a Teacher Assistant earn more?
Teacher Assistant salary estimates from across the web
Average teacher assistant salary by state
Highest paying states for teacher assistants
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $28,347 | $13.63 |
| 2 | Montana | $28,390 | $13.65 |
| 3 | Wyoming | $27,801 | $13.37 |
| 4 | Vermont | $29,733 | $14.29 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $27,986 | $13.45 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $32,032 | $15.40 |
| 7 | Illinois | $27,602 | $13.27 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $30,818 | $14.82 |
| 9 | Maine | $30,922 | $14.87 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $27,633 | $13.29 |
| 11 | Washington | $30,882 | $14.85 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $26,866 | $12.92 |
| 13 | New York | $28,170 | $13.54 |
| 14 | Tennessee | $27,339 | $13.14 |
| 15 | Maryland | $27,787 | $13.36 |
| 16 | Ohio | $27,039 | $13.00 |
| 17 | New Mexico | $25,693 | $12.35 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $27,598 | $13.27 |
| 19 | Arizona | $25,652 | $12.33 |
| 20 | California | $29,753 | $14.30 |
| 21 | Utah | $27,498 | $13.22 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $26,267 | $12.63 |
| 23 | Mississippi | $26,886 | $12.93 |
| 24 | Colorado | $26,620 | $12.80 |
| 25 | Nevada | $25,127 | $12.08 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $26,216 | $12.60 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $25,648 | $12.33 |
| 28 | Michigan | $24,220 | $11.64 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $24,667 | $11.86 |
| 30 | Oregon | $25,928 | $12.47 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $25,666 | $12.34 |
| 32 | Texas | $24,112 | $11.59 |
| 33 | Delaware | $24,842 | $11.94 |
| 34 | Alaska | $25,645 | $12.33 |
| 35 | Hawaii | $28,934 | $13.91 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $24,016 | $11.55 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $23,445 | $11.27 |
| 38 | Iowa | $23,331 | $11.22 |
| 39 | Florida | $23,839 | $11.46 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $22,731 | $10.93 |
| 41 | Idaho | $23,307 | $11.21 |
| 42 | District of Columbia | $24,136 | $11.60 |
| 43 | Missouri | $23,262 | $11.18 |
| 44 | Kansas | $22,493 | $10.81 |
| 45 | Alabama | $23,568 | $11.33 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $23,094 | $11.10 |
| 47 | Indiana | $21,545 | $10.36 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $20,665 | $9.94 |
| 49 | Virginia | $22,636 | $10.88 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $22,289 | $10.72 |
| 51 | Georgia | $21,751 | $10.46 |
Highest paying cities for teacher assistants
The highest-paying cities for teacher assistants are Coventry, RI, Chelmsford, MA, and Los Angeles, CA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry, RI | $31,927 | $15.35 |
| 2 | Chelmsford, MA | $31,030 | $14.92 |
| 3 | Los Angeles, CA | $29,818 | $14.34 |
| 4 | Troy, NY | $29,509 | $14.19 |
| 5 | Annapolis, MD | $27,703 | $13.32 |
| 6 | Chicago, IL | $27,622 | $13.28 |
| 7 | Memphis, TN | $27,313 | $13.13 |
| 8 | Cottage Grove, MN | $26,846 | $12.91 |
| 9 | Littleton, CO | $26,663 | $12.82 |
| 10 | Philadelphia, PA | $26,235 | $12.61 |
| 11 | Tucson, AZ | $25,613 | $12.31 |
| 12 | Las Vegas, NV | $25,088 | $12.06 |
| 13 | San Antonio, TX | $24,290 | $11.68 |
| 14 | Lansing, MI | $24,229 | $11.65 |
| 15 | Washington, DC | $24,140 | $11.61 |
| 16 | Little Rock, AR | $23,990 | $11.53 |
| 17 | Orlando, FL | $23,807 | $11.45 |
| 18 | Monroe, NC | $23,364 | $11.23 |
| 19 | Saint Louis, MO | $23,291 | $11.20 |
| 20 | Pocatello, ID | $23,027 | $11.07 |
Teacher Assistants are the most in-demand in these five cities:
Teacher Assistant salary details
A teacher assistant's salary ranges from $21,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $34,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a teacher assistant's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
| 75th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| Average | $27,103 | $2,259 | $13 |
| 25th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
| 10th Percentile | $21,000 | $1,750 | $10 |
Highest paying teacher assistant jobs
The highest paying types of teacher assistants are esl teacher, teacher, and teacher/tutor.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substitute School Teacher | $33,215 | $2,768 | $15.97 | 82,842 |
| Substitute Teacher | $32,904 | $2,742 | $15.82 | 69,292 |
| Head Start Teacher | $33,865 | $2,822 | $16.28 | 67,747 |
| Infant Teacher | $29,076 | $2,423 | $13.98 | 63,079 |
| Pre-K Teacher | $40,301 | $3,358 | $19.38 | 60,464 |
| Substitute Teachers Aide | $27,488 | $2,291 | $13.22 | 77,249 |
Top companies hiring teacher assistants now:
Which companies pay teacher assistants the most?
Teacher assistant salaries at University of California, Berkeley and Boston Public Schools are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average teacher assistant salary at companies like Grand Ledge High School and ADAPT Community Network are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Berkeley | $37,294 | $17.93 |
| 2 | Boston Public Schools | $36,054 | $17.33 |
| 3 | Grand Ledge High School | $35,707 | $17.17 |
| 4 | ADAPT Community Network | $33,072 | $15.90 |
| 5 | The Monarch School | $32,910 | $15.82 |
| 6 | University of Washington | $32,719 | $15.73 |
| 7 | Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES | $31,826 | $15.30 |
| 8 | Chautauqua Opportunities | $31,263 | $15.03 |
| 9 | Independent Health | $31,153 | $14.98 |
| 10 | Washington State University | $31,091 | $14.95 |
| 11 | BJC HealthCare | $31,084 | $14.94 |
| 12 | Jewish Senior Life | $30,981 | $14.89 |
| 13 | Camino Nuevo Charter Academy | $30,952 | $14.88 |
| 14 | Southwest Key Programs | $30,886 | $14.85 |
| 15 | SITRIN CHARLES T HEALTH CARE | $30,743 | $14.78 |
| 16 | International Rescue Committee | $30,441 | $14.64 |
| 17 | Children's Hospital Los Angeles | $30,411 | $14.62 |
| 18 | New Jersey Institute of Technology | $30,312 | $14.57 |
| 19 | Fayette County Public Schools | $30,246 | $14.54 |
| 20 | St. Catherine's Center for Children | $30,201 | $14.52 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Teacher Assistant salary trends
The average teacher assistant salary has risen by $4,975 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average teacher assistant earned $22,128 annually, but today, they earn $27,103 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for teacher assistants over the last decade.
Compare teacher assistant salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average teacher assistant salary over time
Compare teacher assistant salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Teacher Assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,100 | $13.03 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $26,200 | $12.58 | +3.3% |
| 2023 | $25,300 | $12.17 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $24,600 | $11.85 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | $23,800 | $11.46 | +2.0% |
Recently added teacher assistant salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aa009 | Head Start Teacher Assistant | Pittsburgh, PA | 12/18/2024 | $26,320 |
| Cadence Education Inc. | Teacher Assistant-Infant | West Linn, OR | 12/16/2024 | $33,288 |
| Ahrc Nassau | Teacher Assistant | Woodbury, NY | 12/16/2024 | $36,523 |
| Green Chimneys | Teacher's Assistant | Mission, KS | 12/16/2024 | $33,413 |
| Success Academy | To Experienced Teachers-Relocation Assistance Available | Pawtucket, RI | 12/16/2024 | $65,000 |
| Educare Chicago | Early Head Start Teacher Assistant | Chicago, IL | 12/16/2024 | $40,575 |
| Catholic Charities of Onondaga County | Universal Pre-K Teacher Assistant) | Syracuse, NY | 12/16/2024 | $34,436 |
| Community Action Marin | Teacher Assistant II (34272) | San Rafael, CA | 12/16/2024 | $48,001 |
| Metroymca | Ymca Early Learning Center Teacher Assistant-Floater | Omaha, NE | 12/16/2024 | $28,175 |
| Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation | Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant (Early Head Start) | Noel, MO | 12/15/2024 | $31,138 |
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