Teaching Assistant Salary in Los Angeles, CA
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The median teaching assistant in the Los Angeles area earns $46,240 a year, 26% above the U.S. median ($36,780) and 1% below the California median ($46,490). Half of the 53,010 teaching assistants there earn between $38,450 and $48,890.
Median $46,240
10th: $37,22090th: $60,010
| Annual pay | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,220 | $37,240 | $27,150 |
| 25th percentile | $38,450 | $39,590 | $31,060 |
| Median | $46,240 | $46,490 | $36,780 |
| 75th percentile | $48,890 | $49,550 | $45,360 |
| 90th percentile | $60,010 | $59,520 | $50,040 |
| Average | $46,770 | $47,300 | $38,290 |
| Jobs | 53,010 | 177,140 | 1,420,350 |
Los Angeles, CA ranks 6th 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
- San Francisco, CA: $49,360
- San Jose, CA: $49,010
- San Diego, CA: $46,440
- Seattle, WA: $53,950
- Washington, DC: $46,200
- Minneapolis, MN: $45,310
- Portland, OR: $45,280
- Boston, MA: $40,930
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Similar jobs in Los Angeles, CA
- Elementary School Teacher: $101,860
- High School Teacher: $100,960
- Middle School Teacher: $98,370
- Substitute Teacher: $57,210
- Preschool Teacher: $46,600
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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.