Teaching Assistant Salary in Tampa, FL
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The median teaching assistant in the Tampa area earns $31,470 a year, 14% below the U.S. median ($36,780) and 9% below the Florida median ($34,430). Half of the 8,540 teaching assistants there earn between $27,040 and $34,990.
Median $31,470
10th: $27,04090th: $35,970
| Annual pay | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,040 | $28,490 | $27,150 |
| 25th percentile | $27,040 | $30,230 | $31,060 |
| Median | $31,470 | $34,430 | $36,780 |
| 75th percentile | $34,990 | $36,790 | $45,360 |
| 90th percentile | $35,970 | $40,150 | $50,040 |
| Average | $31,880 | $34,420 | $38,290 |
| Jobs | 8,540 | 54,530 | 1,420,350 |
Tampa, FL ranks 42nd 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
- Jacksonville, FL: $35,470
- Miami, FL: $35,410
- Orlando, FL: $34,040
- Seattle, WA: $53,950
- San Francisco, CA: $49,360
- San Jose, CA: $49,010
- San Diego, CA: $46,440
- Riverside, CA: $46,330
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Similar jobs in Tampa, FL
- Elementary School Teacher: $60,120
- High School Teacher: $61,030
- Middle School Teacher: $58,940
- Substitute Teacher: $36,100
- Preschool Teacher: $36,270
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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.