How much does a teaching assistant make in California?
$46,490a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in California. That is $22.35 an hour or $3,874 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.35
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 177,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,240Median: $46,490Highest 10%: $59,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,240 | $17.90 | |
| 25th | $39,590 | $19.03 | |
| Median | $46,490 | $22.35 | |
| 75th | $49,550 | $23.82 | |
| 90th | $59,520 | $28.62 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $49,360 |
| San Jose, CA | $49,010 |
| Napa, CA | $48,450 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $48,270 |
| Vallejo, CA | $48,200 |
| Salinas, CA | $48,030 |
| Modesto, CA | $47,990 |
| Oxnard, CA | $47,860 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $47,430 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $46,540 |
| San Diego, CA | $46,440 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $46,410 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,330 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $46,240 |
| Sacramento, CA | $45,990 |
| Yuba City, CA | $45,880 |
| Hanford, CA | $45,780 |
| Chico, CA | $45,660 |
| Stockton, CA | $45,550 |
| Fresno, CA | $45,340 |
| Visalia, CA | $45,230 |
| Merced, CA | $44,680 |
| Redding, CA | $44,430 |
| El Centro, CA | $43,970 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $38,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 1. Washington | $49,120 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $46,920 |
| 3. Maine | $46,750 |
| 4. California | $46,490 |
| 5. Vermont | $43,800 |
| 6. Minnesota | $40,100 |
| 7. Oregon | $39,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $22.35 ($46,490 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $46,490 against $36,780 nationally, 26% more.
Where does California rank for teaching assistant pay?
California ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays teaching assistants the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $49,360 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.