How much does a teaching assistant make in Arizona?
$35,900a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Arizona. That is $17.26 an hour or $2,992 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.26
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 25,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,960Median: $35,900Highest 10%: $42,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,960 | $14.88 | |
| 25th | $33,690 | $16.20 | |
| Median | $35,900 | $17.26 | |
| 75th | $38,570 | $18.54 | |
| 90th | $42,590 | $20.48 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $39,870 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $36,450 |
| Tucson, AZ | $34,980 |
| Yuma, AZ | $33,590 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $33,500 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $33,190 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $32,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 23. Missouri | $36,300 |
| 24. Wyoming | $36,100 |
| 25. Ohio | $35,920 |
| 26. Arizona | $35,900 |
| 27. New Mexico | $35,900 |
| 28. Colorado | $35,760 |
| 29. Idaho | $35,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $17.26 ($35,900 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $35,900 against $36,780 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Arizona rank for teaching assistant pay?
Arizona ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays teaching assistants the most?
Flagstaff, AZ, with a median of $39,870 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.