Teaching assistant salary in United States
How much does a Teaching Assistant make in the United States?
Average base salary
$15.64
Average $15.64
Low $10.99
High $22.27
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a teaching assistant is $15.64 per hour in the United States. 18.2k salaries reported, updated at December 5, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Teaching Assistants in United States
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Highest paying cities for Teaching Assistants near United States
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Where can a Teaching Assistant earn more?
Compare salaries for Teaching Assistants in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Teaching Assistants
Most recommended license
Teaching Certification
(earn +17.46% more)
The jobs requiring this license have increase by 6.03% since 2018. Teaching Assistants with this license earn +17.46% more than the average base salary, which is $15.64 per hour.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this license | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 92 | increase by 92 |
| 2013 | 455 | increase by 394.57% |
| 2014 | 768 | increase by 68.79% |
| 2015 | 836 | increase by 8.85% |
| 2016 | 714 | decrease by 14.59% |
| 2017 | 456 | decrease by 36.13% |
| 2018 | 547 | increase by 19.96% |
| 2019 | 580 | increase by 6.03% |
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Top skills
MentoringMore critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Skills | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 jobs | 2 |
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Most common benefits for Teaching Assistants
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 15,462 ratings31% of Teaching Assistants in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Elementary School Teacher
Job openingsAverage $18.18 per hour
Preschool Teacher
Job openingsAverage $16.16 per hour
Assistant
Job openingsAverage $16.39 per hour
Early Childhood Teacher
Job openingsAverage $16.54 per hour
Classroom Assistant
Job openingsAverage $17.40 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for a Teaching Assistant
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