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Assistant teacher salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an Assistant Teacher make in the United States?

Average base salary

$16.62
Average $16.62
Low $12.01
High $23.02

The average salary for a assistant teacher is $16.62 per hour in the United States. 16.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).

Assistant Teacher job openings in United States

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Volleyball- Asst Middle School
GLENWOOD CSD2out of 5 stars.
Glenwood, IA
$2,480 a month
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Assistant Teacher in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Southeast Delco School Distric...
 
$199,680per year
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San Francisco Unified School D...
 
$179,660per year
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Edmonds School District
 
$173,449per year
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Palo Alto Unified School Distr...
 
$172,390per year
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KIPP
 
$171,187per year
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South San Francisco Unified Sc...
 
$166,475per year
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Highest paying cities for Assistant Teachers near United States

  1. Portland, OR
    $20.47 per hour
  2. Chicago, IL
    $18.38 per hour
  3. Kansas City, MO
    $17.10 per hour
  4. St. Louis, MO
    $16.49 per hour
  5. Houston, TX
    $15.67 per hour

Where can an Assistant Teacher earn more?

Compare salaries for Assistant Teachers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Assistant Teacher get paid in United States?

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