What are the main factors that influence a Teaching Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Teaching Assistant?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Teaching Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A Teaching Assistant's salary?

A Teaching Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $35,192 for beginners, reaching about $36,910 at mid-level, and approach $38,733 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Teaching Assistant?

Teaching Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Teaching Assistant roles are District of Columbia $39,500, California $39,300, Massachusetts $38,800. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Teaching Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Teaching Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Teaching Professor: $68,778; Graduate Teaching Assistant: $53,872; Lead Teaching Assistant: $53,330; Montessori Teaching Assistant: $51,479; Preschool Teaching Assistant: $42,917.

Teaching Assistant Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Teaching Assistant make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Teaching Assistant in Rhode Island is $37,000 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

However, a Teaching Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $42,922
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,100 to $40,100
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $29,549

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$40,100	$3,342	$771	$19
Average	$37,000	$3,083	$712	$18
25th Percentile	$33,100	$2,758	$637	$16

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Key Factors That Influence Teaching Assistant Salaries

A Teaching Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Teaching Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Teaching Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $35,192
Early Career (1-2 years): $35,479
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $36,910
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $38,109
Expert (over 8 years): $38,733

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Teaching Assistant	$35,192
Intermediate Level Teaching Assistant	$35,479
Senior Level Teaching Assistant	$36,910
Specialist Level Teaching Assistant	$38,109
Expert Level Teaching Assistant	$38,733

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How Do Teaching Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Teaching Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $39,500.
California: $39,300.
Massachusetts: $38,800.

District of Columbia $39,500 California $39,300 Massachusetts $38,800 Washington $38,700 New Jersey $38,600 Alaska $38,600 Connecticut $38,100 New York $37,900

Hawaii $37,300 Rhode Island $37,000 Maryland $36,800 Minnesota $36,500 Colorado $36,400 Illinois $36,300 Oregon $36,200 Delaware $36,100

New Hampshire $36,000 Virginia $35,900 Pennsylvania $35,500 Nevada $35,300 North Dakota $35,200 Michigan $35,100 Wisconsin $35,100 Vermont $35,000

Maine $34,800 Texas $34,800 Arizona $34,700 Ohio $34,700 Georgia $34,400 Indiana $34,200 Wyoming $34,200 Utah $34,100

Iowa $34,100 Missouri $33,900 Kansas $33,900 Louisiana $33,900 North Carolina $33,900 Montana $33,700 Florida $33,700 Nebraska $33,600

Kentucky $33,500 South Carolina $33,400 Tennessee $33,300 Idaho $33,300 New Mexico $33,000 Oklahoma $33,000 Alabama $32,800 South Dakota $32,400

Arkansas $32,200 West Virginia $32,100 Mississippi $31,800

Top Paying Cities for Teaching Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $37,400
Albion: $37,100
Ashaway: $37,400

Adamsville, RI $37,400 Albion, RI $37,100 Ashaway, RI $37,400 Barrington, RI $37,000 Block Island, RI $37,200 Bradford, RI $37,300 Bristol, RI $37,200 Carolina, RI $37,300

Charlestown, RI $37,300 Chepachet, RI $37,200 Clayville, RI $37,100 Coventry, RI $37,100 West Greenwich, RI $37,200 East Greenwich, RI $37,100 Exeter, RI $37,200 Fiskeville, RI $37,000

Forestdale, RI $37,300 Foster, RI $37,200 Glendale, RI $37,300 Greene, RI $37,200 Greenville, RI $37,000 Harmony, RI $37,100 Harrisville, RI $37,300 Hope, RI $37,000

Hope Valley, RI $37,300 Hopkinton, RI $37,400 Jamestown, RI $37,200 Kenyon, RI $37,300 Little Compton, RI $37,400 Manville, RI $37,200 Mapleville, RI $37,200 Newport, RI $37,300

Middletown, RI $37,300 North Kingstown, RI $37,100 North Scituate, RI $37,100 Oakland, RI $37,300 Pascoag, RI $37,300 Pawtucket, RI $37,000 Central Falls, RI $37,000 Cumberland, RI $37,200

Lincoln, RI $37,000 Portsmouth, RI $37,300 Prudence Island, RI $37,200 Rockville, RI $37,400 Saunderstown, RI $37,200 Shannock, RI $37,300 Slatersville, RI $37,300 Slocum, RI $37,200

Tiverton, RI $37,400 Wakefield, RI $37,300 Kingston, RI $37,200 Narragansett, RI $37,300 Peace Dale, RI $37,200 Warren, RI $37,100 Warwick, RI $37,000 Westerly, RI $37,400

West Kingston, RI $37,200 West Warwick, RI $37,000 Wood River Junction, RI $37,300 Woonsocket, RI $37,300 North Smithfield, RI $37,200 Wyoming, RI $37,300 Providence, RI $36,900 Cranston, RI $36,900

North Providence, RI $37,000 East Providence, RI $36,900 Riverside, RI $37,000 Rumford, RI $37,000 Smithfield, RI $37,000 Johnston, RI $37,000

Teaching Assistant Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Teaching Assistant salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $39,701. While startup companies pay approximate $33,686.

Teaching Assistant Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$33,686
Growth Stage	51~500	$35,600
Established	501~5000	$38,370
Enterprise	5000+	$39,701

Teaching Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Teaching Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Teaching Assistant positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Teaching Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Teaching Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$55,500	$27.0	50%
Business Services	$44,400	$21.0	20%

Teaching Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Teaching Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$33,100

Average $37,000/year

$40,100

$2,758

Average $3,083/month

$3,342

$637

Average $712/week

$771

$16

Average $18/hour

$19

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$40,100	$3,342	$771	$19
Average	$37,000	$3,083	$712	$18
25th Percentile	$33,100	$2,758	$637	$16

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