Teaching Assistant Salary in New York, NY
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The median teaching assistant in the New York area earns $38,890 a year, 6% above the U.S. median ($36,780) and 2% above the New York State median ($38,240). Half of the 126,920 teaching assistants there earn between $36,010 and $47,180.
Median $38,890
10th: $32,24090th: $56,740
| Annual pay | New York area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $32,240 | $32,240 | $27,150 |
| 25th percentile | $36,010 | $35,670 | $31,060 |
| Median | $38,890 | $38,240 | $36,780 |
| 75th percentile | $47,180 | $46,700 | $45,360 |
| 90th percentile | $56,740 | $54,990 | $50,040 |
| Average | $42,530 | $41,720 | $38,290 |
| Jobs | 126,920 | 137,820 | 1,420,350 |
New York, NY ranks 12th 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
- Buffalo, NY: $35,670
- 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
- Washington, DC: $46,200
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Similar jobs in New York, NY
- Elementary School Teacher: $96,900
- High School Teacher: $100,800
- Middle School Teacher: $96,500
- Substitute Teacher: $45,220
- Preschool Teacher: $50,230
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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.