Teacher Assistant Salary Overview

The average wage for a teacher assistant in the United States is approximately $9.62 per hour. This figure indicates the typical starting point for salaries, with a broad range based on experience and location.

Salary Breakdown

• Bottom 20%: $0.04 per hour
• Median: $9.62 per hour
• Top 20%: $18.75 per hour

Teacher Assistant Earnings by Seniority

• 90th Percentile:
  • Hourly: $18.75
  • Annual: $39,000
• 75th Percentile:
  • Hourly: $13.46
  • Annual: $28,000
• 50th Percentile (Median):
  • Hourly: $9.62
  • Annual: $20,000
• 25th Percentile:
  • Hourly: $2.40
  • Annual: $5,000
• 10th Percentile:
  • Hourly: $0.04
  • Annual: $90

Teacher Assistant Salary by State

State Name	Average Salary
Alaska	$37,452
Massachusetts	$35,680
Washington	$34,430
District of Columbia	$34,400
Maine	$32,900
Connecticut	$32,870
North Dakota	$32,840
Rhode Island	$32,840
Oregon	$32,140
Minnesota	$32,120
Vermont	$31,700
New York	$31,330
Wyoming	$30,640
Delaware	$30,380
New Hampshire	$30,380
Nevada	$29,810
Maryland	$29,550
Wisconsin	$29,250
Colorado	$28,550
Ohio	$27,290
New Jersey	$27,190
U.S. Virgin Islands	$26,820
Hawaii	$26,688
Nebraska	$26,540
Illinois	$26,429
Pennsylvania	$26,359
Michigan	$26,240
Montana	$26,020
Virginia	$25,650
Missouri	$25,240
Florida	$25,010
Utah	$24,670
Guam	$24,470
West Virginia	$24,320
South Dakota	$23,740
Tennessee	$23,740
Kansas	$23,704
Indiana	$23,510
North Carolina	$23,380
Texas	$23,290
Idaho	$22,873
Iowa	$22,455
Kentucky	$22,039
South Carolina	$21,730
Louisiana	$21,510
Arizona	$20,956
New Mexico	$20,110
Alabama	$20,009
Arkansas	$19,873
Georgia	$19,530
Mississippi	$18,910
Oklahoma	$18,580
Puerto Rico	$18,090
California	$18,000

Comparison to Similar Careers

Teacher assistants earn about 10% more than similar careers in the United States. While their salaries are generally lower than those of physical education teachers, they earn more than childcare workers. Here’s a salary comparison:

Career	Median Salary
Physical Education Teacher	$26,000
Kindergarten Teacher	$26,000
Music Teacher	$24,000
Substitute Teacher	$20,000
Graduate Teaching Assistant	$20,000
Teacher Assistant	$20,000
Private Tutor	$8,000
Preschool Teacher	$9,000
Nanny	$9,000
Childcare Worker	$2,000

Conclusion

Teacher assistants play a vital role in the education system, and their salaries vary significantly based on experience, location, and specific duties. Understanding salary ranges can help prospective teacher assistants make informed decisions about their career paths.