How much does a Daycare Teacher Assistant make hourly?

As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Daycare Teacher Assistant in the United States is $21. While Salary.com is seeing that Daycare Teacher Assistant salary in the US can go up to $25 or down to $16, but most earn between $19 and $23. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Daycare Teacher Assistant in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Daycare Teacher Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Daycare Teacher Assistant Salary $16 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Daycare Teacher Assistant Salary $19 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Daycare Teacher Assistant Salary $21 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Daycare Teacher Assistant Salary $23 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Daycare Teacher Assistant Salary $25 US May 01, 2026
25% $19 10% $16 90% $25 75% $23 $21 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Daycare Teacher Assistant

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  1. This Job:

    Daycare Teacher Assistant


    Associate's Degree

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    Child Caregiver I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Hourly Wage

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Daycare Teacher Assistant in the United States. The average hourly rate for Daycare Teacher Assistant ranges from $19 to $23 with the average hourly pay of $21. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $20 to $24 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $22.

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