Teaching Assistant Salary in Pittsburgh, PA
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The median teaching assistant in the Pittsburgh area earns $33,700 a year, 8% below the U.S. median ($36,780) and 3% below the Pennsylvania median ($34,740). Half of the 7,230 teaching assistants there earn between $29,140 and $36,470.
Median $33,700
10th: $23,58090th: $42,840
| Annual pay | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $23,580 | $23,380 | $27,150 |
| 25th percentile | $29,140 | $29,090 | $31,060 |
| Median | $33,700 | $34,740 | $36,780 |
| 75th percentile | $36,470 | $37,500 | $45,360 |
| 90th percentile | $42,840 | $45,980 | $50,040 |
| Average | $33,580 | $34,360 | $38,290 |
| Jobs | 7,230 | 48,310 | 1,420,350 |
Pittsburgh, PA ranks 39th 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
- Philadelphia, PA: $36,080
- 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 Pittsburgh, PA
- Elementary School Teacher: $76,550
- High School Teacher: $81,350
- Middle School Teacher: $84,800
- Substitute Teacher: $41,820
- Preschool Teacher: $35,650
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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.