Teaching Assistant Salary in Washington, DC
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The median teaching assistant in the Washington area earns $46,200 a year, 26% above the U.S. median ($36,780). Half of the 25,050 teaching assistants there earn between $37,590 and $50,850.
Median $46,200
10th: $34,47090th: $61,880
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,470 | $27,150 |
| 25th percentile | $37,590 | $31,060 |
| Median | $46,200 | $36,780 |
| 75th percentile | $50,850 | $45,360 |
| 90th percentile | $61,880 | $50,040 |
| Average | $46,170 | $38,290 |
| Jobs | 25,050 | 1,420,350 |
Washington, DC ranks 7th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for teaching assistant pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($53,950).
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- 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
- Sacramento, CA: $45,990
- Minneapolis, MN: $45,310
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Similar jobs in Washington, DC
- Elementary School Teacher: $79,470
- High School Teacher: $80,300
- Middle School Teacher: $77,350
- Substitute Teacher: $46,470
- Preschool Teacher: $44,660
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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.