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Teaching assistant salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Teaching Assistant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$18.41
Average $18.41
Low $12.89
High $26.29

The average salary for a teaching assistant is $18.41 per hour in the United States. 14.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

Teaching Assistant job openings in United States

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Teacher Assistant
The Learning Experience UK3.2out of 5 stars.
Royersford, PA
$15 - $18 an hour
Full-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Teaching Assistant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Washoe County School District
 
$232,244per year
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Culinary Institute of America
 
$161,200per year
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Brooklyn Museum
 
$124,800per year
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Touro College
 
$124,800per year
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California State University
 
$116,670per year
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Nexplore
 
$114,400per year
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Highest paying cities for Teaching Assistants near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $21.50 per hour
  2. New York, NY
    $21.21 per hour
  3. Boston, MA
    $20.27 per hour
  4. Bronx, NY
    $19.05 per hour
  5. Dayton, OH
    $17.42 per hour

Where can a Teaching Assistant earn more?

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