Assistant Teacher Salary in Tacoma, Washington

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How much does an Assistant Teacher make in Tacoma, WA? The average Assistant Teacher salary in Tacoma, WA is $34,319 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $29,519 and $40,750. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Assistant Teacher Salary	$25,150	Tacoma,WA	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Assistant Teacher Salary	$29,519	Tacoma,WA	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Assistant Teacher Salary	$34,319	Tacoma,WA	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Assistant Teacher Salary	$40,750	Tacoma,WA	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Assistant Teacher Salary	$46,605	Tacoma,WA	March 01, 2025

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Project Sankofa - Los Angeles , CA

Work as a teacher assistant or paraprofessional in a classroom setting, co-teaching with mentor teachers, progressively leading instruction, and eventually transitioning to become a teacher of record

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Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center - Phoenix , AZ

Your Role at SARRC * Assist in the development and implementation of weekly and daily lesson plans ... High school diploma with a degree from an accredited college or university in the field of teaching ...

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Preschool Behavioral Support Assistant

Pediatric Therapeutic Services, Inc. - Souderton , PA

Support the classroom teacher and all students enrolled in the classroom with personal care needs (such as toileting and diapering) and instructional support * Assist the BSC in implementing ...

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Assistant Director of Administration

Neo Immersion Montessori School - Pacifica , CA

... Teachers as proxy (when unavailable), and staff scheduling maintenance • Interfacing with parents to build community, answer questions, and resolve any concerns that may arise • Spearhead and ...

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Special Education Teacher [77706]

Onward Search - Portland , OR

Caseload: 12 students, with 3 assistants * Start Date: ASAP * End Date: June 24, 2025 Key Responsibilities: * Serve as the classroom teacher for an elementary self-contained classroom. * Provide ...

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Associate Teacher

Carney, Sandoe & Associates - Los Angeles , CA

Collaborate with lead teacher to create a classroom atmosphere that promotes joyful learning and a welcoming, purposeful school tone and culture. * Assist with creating and planning engaging lessons ...

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Assistant Teacher in Conroe, TX

Plans with the Director and implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule using the Primrose School curriculum outlines and materials.

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Assistant Teacher in East Lansing, MI

Collaborate to complete Aide evaluations and conduct classroom meetings, twice a year * Meet regularly with other professional staff and Administrative/Assistant Director to improve own teaching skills.

April 15, 2023

Assistant Teacher in Ellicott City, MD

Contacts parents of absent child on first day of absence with a referral regarding additional assistance if contact is not made by day two of the absence as designated.

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About Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, 32 miles (51 km) southwest of Seattle (of which it is the largest satellite city), 31 miles (50 km) northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and 58 miles (93 km) northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to the 2010 census. Tacoma is the second-largest city in the Puget Sound area and the third largest in the state. Tacoma also serves as the center of business activity for the South Sound re...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Assistant Teacher in Tacoma, WA. The base salary for Assistant Teacher ranges from $29,519 to $40,750 with the average base salary of $34,319. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $29,519 to $40,750 with the average total cash compensation of $34,319.

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About Tacoma, Washington Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washingto....More

Tacoma, Washington area prices were up 2.8% from a year ago

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