Teaching Assistant Salary in Cleveland, OH
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The median teaching assistant in the Cleveland area earns $37,380 a year, 2% above the U.S. median ($36,780) and 4% above the Ohio median ($35,920). Half of the 7,940 teaching assistants there earn between $30,470 and $43,400.
Median $37,380
10th: $28,52090th: $47,520
| Annual pay | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,520 | $26,810 | $27,150 |
| 25th percentile | $30,470 | $29,240 | $31,060 |
| Median | $37,380 | $35,920 | $36,780 |
| 75th percentile | $43,400 | $39,550 | $45,360 |
| 90th percentile | $47,520 | $46,890 | $50,040 |
| Average | $37,540 | $36,030 | $38,290 |
| Jobs | 7,940 | 47,300 | 1,420,350 |
Cleveland, OH ranks 18th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for teaching assistant pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($53,950).
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Check my payTeaching assistant pay in other cities
- Cincinnati, OH: $36,360
- Columbus, OH: $35,900
- Seattle, WA: $53,950
- San Francisco, CA: $49,360
- San Jose, CA: $49,010
- San Diego, CA: $46,440
- Riverside, CA: $46,330
- Los Angeles, CA: $46,240
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Similar jobs in Cleveland, OH
- Elementary School Teacher: $76,470
- High School Teacher: $79,610
- Middle School Teacher: $80,580
- Substitute Teacher: $34,080
- Preschool Teacher: $35,520
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.