Teaching Assistant Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median teaching assistant in the Richmond area earns $37,050 a year, 1% above the U.S. median ($36,780) and 4% below the Virginia median ($38,520). Half of the 3,770 teaching assistants there earn between $31,470 and $44,360.
Median $37,050
10th: $28,67090th: $51,750
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,670 | $28,220 | $27,150 |
| 25th percentile | $31,470 | $32,590 | $31,060 |
| Median | $37,050 | $38,520 | $36,780 |
| 75th percentile | $44,360 | $46,630 | $45,360 |
| 90th percentile | $51,750 | $57,030 | $50,040 |
| Average | $38,510 | $40,960 | $38,290 |
| Jobs | 3,770 | 31,370 | 1,420,350 |
Richmond, VA ranks 19th 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
- Virginia Beach, VA: $38,050
- 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 Richmond, VA
- Elementary School Teacher: $61,290
- High School Teacher: $62,000
- Middle School Teacher: $61,350
- Substitute Teacher: $35,230
- Preschool Teacher: $35,980
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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.