How much does a teaching assistant make in Boulder?
$30,800a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $14.81 an hour or $2,567 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.81
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 259 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 1,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,800Median: $30,800Highest 10%: $44,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,800 | $14.81 | |
| 25th | $30,800 | $14.81 | |
| Median | $30,800 | $14.81 | |
| 75th | $36,650 | $17.62 | |
| 90th | $44,180 | $21.24 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Pueblo, CO | $46,280 |
| Greeley, CO | $42,460 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $39,070 |
| Denver, CO | $36,910 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $34,840 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $30,800 |
Related jobs in Boulder
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Teacher and Instructor | $102,200 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $100,600 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $99,360 |
| Special Education Teacher | $82,140 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $81,550 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $81,450 |
| Psychology Teacher | $81,250 |
| Special Education Teacher | $80,960 |
| Special Education Teacher | $80,920 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $80,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $14.81 ($30,800 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Boulder than the national average?
No: $30,800 against $36,780 nationally, 16% less.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $35,760, so Boulder pays 14% less.
Where does Boulder rank for teaching assistant pay?
259 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,180 or more.
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.