Teaching Support Assistant Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Teaching Support Assistant in the United States is $40,226 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $48,855
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,868 to $44,743
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,901
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Teaching Support Assistant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $44,743 $3,729 $860 $22
Average $40,226 $3,352 $774 $19
25th Percentile $35,868 $2,989 $690 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Teaching Support Assistant Salaries

A Teaching Support 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Teaching Support Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Teaching Support 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): $39,803
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $40,674
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $42,709
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $42,926
  • Expert (over 8 years): $43,072
Levels Salary
Entry Level Teaching Support Assistant$39,803
Intermediate Level Teaching Support Assistant$40,674
Senior Level Teaching Support Assistant$42,709
Specialist Level Teaching Support Assistant$42,926
Expert Level Teaching Support Assistant$43,072
$39,803 0 yr
$40,674 < 2 yrs
$42,709 2-4 yrs
$42,926 5-8 yrs
$43,072 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Teaching Support 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 Support Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $44,539.
  • California: $44,370.
  • Massachusetts: $43,778.

Top Paying Cities for Teaching Support 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:

  • San Jose: $50,737
  • San Francisco: $50,239
  • Oakland: $49,124

What Skills Can Increase a Teaching Support Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 10.88% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Credit Reports (Mentioned in 1.98% Job Postings): Credit report is a statement that has information about your credit activity and current credit situation such as loan paying history and the status of your credit accounts. It allows to check for any delinquency in past and present credit accounts.
  • Data Entry (Mentioned in 1.41% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 10.88%
Credit Reports 1.98%
Data Entry 1.41%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Teaching Support Assistant's salary.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 45%.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 32%.
  • Credit Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 27%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Risk Management
$58,328
45%
Process Improvement
$53,099
32%
Credit Analysis
$51,087
27%
Underwriting
$50,283
25%
Credit Risk
$49,478
23%
Financial Analysis
$49,076
22%
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How Education impacts a Teaching Support Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Teaching Support Assistants enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Teaching Support Assistant with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $39,506 and $42,786).

Teaching Support Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Teaching Support Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 45.8%
High School 45.8%
Associates 16.7%
Bachelors 29.2%
Masters 8.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Teaching Support Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Teaching Support 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Teaching Support Assistant

Salaries for a Teaching Support Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $43,249 in 2023 to around $41,823 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Teaching Support Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Teaching Support Assistant Over Time

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$43,249
2024
$42,661
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2024 $42,661
2025 $41,823
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