How much does a teaching assistant make in Alaska?
$37,190a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Alaska. That is $17.88 an hour or $3,099 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.88
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,440Median: $37,190Highest 10%: $57,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,440 | $13.19 | |
| 25th | $29,390 | $14.13 | |
| Median | $37,190 | $17.88 | |
| 75th | $47,090 | $22.64 | |
| 90th | $57,210 | $27.50 |
Cities in Alaska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fairbanks, AK | $31,090 |
| Anchorage, AK | $30,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 15. Wisconsin | $37,800 |
| 16. New Jersey | $37,290 |
| 17. Rhode Island | $37,220 |
| 18. Alaska | $37,190 |
| 19. Maryland | $37,060 |
| 20. Utah | $37,050 |
| 21. Illinois | $36,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Alaska?
The median hourly pay in Alaska is $17.88 ($37,190 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Alaska than the national average?
Yes: $37,190 against $36,780 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Alaska rank for teaching assistant pay?
Alaska ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Alaska pays teaching assistants the most?
Fairbanks-College, AK, with a median of $31,090 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.