How much does a Teacher Assistant make?

Updated Sep 26, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$29K - $38K/yr
Base Pay
$28K - $37K/yr
Additional Pay
$930 - $2K/yr

$33K

/yr
$29K$38K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Teacher Assistant is $33,220 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $31,981 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $1,239 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $29K-$38K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Assistant Teacher

$33,975 /yr
Assistant Teacher
$56,437 /yr
Teacher III
$55,011 /yr
Adjunct Teacher
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What is the total pay trajectory for Assistant Teacher?

Job TitleSalary
Assistant Teacher$33,975 /yr
Teacher III$56,437 /yr
Adjunct Teacher$55,011 /yr

Top Paying Companies

For a Teacher Assistant in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Teacher Assistant in United States. Employers include New York City Department of Education, SYEP and Houston ISD.

1
New York City Department of Education
New York City Department of Education
$42,673/yr
610 open jobs
2
SYEP
$41,509/yr
10
UCLA
$37,504/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Teacher Assistant in United States

1New York City Department of Education$42,673
2SYEP$41,509
3Houston ISD$40,043
4NYU (New York University)$39,671
5Los Angeles USD$38,663
6Town of Smithtown$38,472
7Delta-T Group$38,280
8Stanford University$37,679
9KIPP Texas Public Schools$37,650
10UCLA$37,504
Total Pay Trajectory

For Assistant Teacher

$33,975 /yr
Assistant Teacher
$56,437 /yr
Teacher III
$55,011 /yr
Adjunct Teacher
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What is the total pay trajectory for Assistant Teacher?

Job TitleSalary
Assistant Teacher$33,975 /yr
Teacher III$56,437 /yr
Adjunct Teacher$55,011 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Teacher Assistant at different companies?

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KinderCare Learning Centers
2.9
Assistant TeacherSee 320 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
The Goddard School
3.4
Assistant TeacherSee 280 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
Los Angeles USD
3.6
Teacher AssistantSee 200 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
Primrose Schools
3.1
Assistant TeacherSee 176 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
KinderCare Learning Centers
2.9
Teacher AssistantSee 143 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
The Goddard School
3.4
Teacher AssistantSee 128 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
3.6
Assistant TeacherSee 117 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr

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La Petite Academy
2.6
Assistant TeacherSee 114 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr
Primrose Schools
3.1
Teacher AssistantSee 100 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
Kiddie Academy
3.1
Assistant TeacherSee 96 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr
KinderCare Learning Companies
3.3
Assistant TeacherSee 86 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
YMCA
3.9
Assistant TeacherSee 78 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
3.6
Teacher AssistantSee 78 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr
Kids ‘R’ Kids
3
Assistant TeacherSee 72 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr
Childtime Learning Center
2.8
Assistant TeacherSee 71 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr
Doodle Bugs! Children's Learning Academy
2.8
Teacher AssistantSee 68 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
2.7
Assistant TeacherSee 64 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
YMCA
3.9
Teacher AssistantSee 58 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr
Kiddie Academy
3.1
Teacher AssistantSee 57 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr
Lightbridge Academy
4
Assistant TeacherSee 53 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr
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Teacher Assistant Salaries

Job TitleSalary
KinderCare Learning Centers Assistant Teacher salaries - 320 salaries reported$14/hr
The Goddard School Assistant Teacher salaries - 280 salaries reported$14/hr
Los Angeles USD Teacher Assistant salaries - 200 salaries reported$18/hr
Primrose Schools Assistant Teacher salaries - 176 salaries reported$14/hr
KinderCare Learning Centers Teacher Assistant salaries - 143 salaries reported$14/hr
The Goddard School Teacher Assistant salaries - 128 salaries reported$14/hr
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Assistant Teacher salaries - 117 salaries reported$15/hr
La Petite Academy Assistant Teacher salaries - 114 salaries reported$15/hr
Primrose Schools Teacher Assistant salaries - 100 salaries reported$14/hr
Kiddie Academy Assistant Teacher salaries - 96 salaries reported$15/hr
KinderCare Learning Companies Assistant Teacher salaries - 86 salaries reported$14/hr
YMCA Assistant Teacher salaries - 78 salaries reported$15/hr
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Teacher Assistant salaries - 78 salaries reported$15/hr
Kids ‘R’ Kids Assistant Teacher salaries - 72 salaries reported$15/hr
Childtime Learning Center Assistant Teacher salaries - 71 salaries reported$15/hr
Doodle Bugs! Children's Learning Academy Teacher Assistant salaries - 68 salaries reported$14/hr
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center Assistant Teacher salaries - 64 salaries reported$14/hr
YMCA Teacher Assistant salaries - 58 salaries reported$15/hr
Kiddie Academy Teacher Assistant salaries - 57 salaries reported$15/hr
Lightbridge Academy Assistant Teacher salaries - 53 salaries reported$15/hr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Teacher Assistant in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Teacher Assistant in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $41,509, Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $35,776, Hotels & Travel Accommodation with a median total pay of $35,344, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $34,979, and Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $34,939.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$41,509

    20% Higher than other industries

  • Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$35,776

    7% Higher than other industries

  • Hotels & Travel AccommodationHotels & Travel Accommodation$35,344

    6% Higher than other industries

  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$34,979

    5% Higher than other industries

  • Transportation & LogisticsTransportation & Logistics$34,939

    5% Higher than other industries

Government & Public Administration

Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Teacher Assistant are New York City Department of Education, SYEP, and Town of Smithtown.

New York City Department of EducationNew York City Department of Education$42,673/yr
SYEPSYEP$41,509/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Education?

Job growth in education remains steady, with modest growth in salaries and greater opportunities for workers with STEM specialization or those with advanced degrees. Opportunities are likely to persist with the projected rise in student enrollment in the coming years. Jobs are often reliant upon state and local budgets with public sector benefits being an attractive feature for many job-seekers.

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

TEACHERS ASSISTANT

United States of America

 | <1 year

$10

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Teacher Assistant

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$22,593

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Assistant Teacher

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$8

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Assistant Teacher

United States of America

 | <1 year

$360,017

/hr

$17 | $360K

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Teacher Assistant

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$16

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Teacher Assistant

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$799

/hr

$19 | $780

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
TEACHERS ASSISTANT

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$16

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Teacher Assistant pay FAQ

The average salary for a Teacher Assistant is $33,220 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 8204 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Teacher Assistant employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Teacher Assistant in United States is $38,326 per year.

The lowest salary for a Teacher Assistant in United States is $28,881 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Teacher Assistant or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Teacher Assistant.

The role of teacher assistant provides practical teaching practice to graduate students, allowing candidates with some coursework to gain experience before entering the full-time job market. While starting pay is low, the role includes great flexibility. Occasionally, teacher assistants earn benefits such as reduced tuition or in-state tuition. Teacher assistants are typically paid per course, so they can increase their pay by taking on new courses. Additionally, teacher assistants for advanced or graduate courses are often paid more than teacher assistants for entry-level undergraduate courses.

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With summers off, paid holidays and seasonal breaks, and the potential to earn an extra $1,239.42 annually, the salary of an assistant teacher may qualify as satisfactory. According to professionals, about 62% of assistant teachers feel good about what they earn.

Over time, your salary as an assistant teacher will increase as you gain more experience and master new skills. In general, however, it'll land somewhere between $25,482.92 and $43,569.15, with an average salary of $31,980.95. If you want to progress and become a teacher, your earnings may increase. Teachers earn a higher average salary when compared to their assistants.

As an assistant teacher, your potential to make more money is significant. First, gain experience in the role through internships and volunteer work. Many charity organizations, historic sites, and museums offer assistant teaching opportunities that stand out on a resume while expanding your skill set. Earning a bachelor's degree goes a long way in boosting your earning potential, so choose one in a related field, such as education, elementary education, secondary education, or a specific school subject. Work as a student teacher to earn your teaching credential, and you'll have your choice of high-paying positions at the next level of your career — teaching itself.

While negotiating a higher salary for an assistant teacher role can be difficult, it's far from impossible. The key is to ask for more when you're first hired. If you've just received an offer, emphasize what you bring to the table and why you deserve a salary that's 5 to 10% higher. When you're a new hire with multiple internships and volunteer opportunities under your belt, for example, you come to the role with significantly more experience than the average entry-level professional and have more negotiating power. If you're in an established position, focus on your experience level compared to fellow professionals, and factor in perks and benefits during the process.

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