How much does a teaching assistant make in Alabama?
$24,070a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Alabama. That is $11.57 an hour or $2,006 a month.
- Hourly
- $11.57
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,440Median: $24,070Highest 10%: $30,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,440 | $10.31 | |
| 25th | $22,550 | $10.84 | |
| Median | $24,070 | $11.57 | |
| 75th | $27,820 | $13.38 | |
| 90th | $30,590 | $14.71 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Birmingham, AL | $27,480 |
| Daphne, AL | $26,620 |
| Columbus, GA | $26,340 |
| Huntsville, AL | $26,110 |
| Montgomery, AL | $24,030 |
| Mobile, AL | $23,400 |
| Florence, AL | $23,330 |
| Auburn, AL | $23,300 |
| Dothan, AL | $23,300 |
| Decatur, AL | $23,210 |
| Anniston, AL | $22,230 |
| Gadsden, AL | $21,940 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $21,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 48. South Carolina | $27,860 |
| 49. Louisiana | $27,400 |
| 50. Mississippi | $25,840 |
| 51. Alabama | $24,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $11.57 ($24,070 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $24,070 against $36,780 nationally, 35% less.
Where does Alabama rank for teaching assistant pay?
Alabama ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays teaching assistants the most?
Birmingham, AL, with a median of $27,480 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.