How much does a Teaching Assistant make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$35,426 / yrTotal Pay
$33,447 / yrBase Pay
$1,979 / yrAdditional Pay

$35,426

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$23K$54K
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The estimated total pay for a Teaching Assistant is $35,426 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $33,447 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 $1,979 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.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Teaching Assistant

$35,426 /yr
Teaching Assistant
$46,324 /yr
Teaching Associate
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Top Paying Companies

For a Teaching Assistant in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Teaching Assistant in United States. Employers include New York City Department of Education, City of Albuquerque and MIT Lincoln Laboratory.

1
New York City Department of Education
$50,667/yr
4
2U
$49,548/yr
9
SVEF
$42,913/yr
10
Minerva Project
$42,567/yr
Total Pay Trajectory

For Teaching Assistant

$35,426 /yr
Teaching Assistant
$46,324 /yr
Teaching Associate

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Top Paying Industries

For a Teaching Assistant in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Teaching Assistant in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $49,562, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $48,021, Information Technology with a median total pay of $45,484, Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $41,287, and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $40,626.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$49,562

    32% Higher than other industries

  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$48,021

    30% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$45,484

    26% Higher than other industries

  • Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$41,287

    19% Higher than other industries

  • ManufacturingManufacturing$40,626

    17% Higher than other industries

Aerospace & Defense

The top paying company in Aerospace & Defense for Teaching Assistant is MIT Lincoln Laboratory.

MIT Lincoln LaboratoryMIT Lincoln Laboratory$49,562/yr

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Teaching Assistant

United States of America

 | <1 year

$17

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Teaching Assistant

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$14

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Teaching Assistant

United States of America

 | <1 year

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Teaching Assistant

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$23,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Teaching Assistant

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$17

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Teacher's Aide

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$35,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Teaching Assistant

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Teaching Assistant

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$12

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Teaching Assistant

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Teaching Assistant pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Teaching Assistant is $33,447 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Teaching Assistant salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 21223 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Teaching Assistant employees.

The highest salary for a Teaching Assistant in United States is $50,268 per year.

The lowest salary for a Teaching Assistant in United States is $22,254 per year.

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

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

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Teaching assistants benefit from summer vacations, paid holiday breaks, job flexibility and advancement potential, and the chance to earn an extra $1,979.28 every year. According to Glassdoor's anonymous ratings, an estimated 69% of teaching assistants feel good about their current salaries.

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Earning a graduate degree, gaining professional experience, and nailing job-specific skills, such as pedagogy and lesson planning, all influence a teacher assistant's salary [over time](https://www.glassdoor.com/Career/how-to-become-teaching-assistant_KO14,32.htm). The salary range for professionals lands between $23,402.05 and $53,890.47, with an average salary of $33,446.62. After you've gained credibility in the field, you can also pursue a senior role as a lead teaching assistant.

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Remain competitive to employers and score a satisfactory salary as a teaching assistant by choosing a specialty in the field and progressing along your career path from there. Elementary, middle, high school, and college teaching assistants have different responsibilities and corresponding salaries, so moving up a grade level could help earn you more money. Likewise, teaching assistant salaries vary between school districts and cities, so a nearby district could have a higher budget for your position. Earn a positive reputation by forging close relationships with students and their families. Consider getting your graduate degree, taking additional classes, or joining a local professional organization to boost your credentials.

Prepare for the negotiation phase following a teacher assistant job offer by researching salaries in your area and local school districts. Many schools pay a set range for teaching positions of the same experience level, so this gives you a general picture of the numbers you're working with. Slide yourself toward the more profitable end of the scale by emphasizing prior experience in the field, including related work such as tutoring, teaching remotely, child care, and babysitting. In an established position, bargain for a higher salary as a teaching assistant by going above and beyond in your role, such as spending extra time tutoring or supporting students after class.