How much does a teaching assistant make in Cleveland?
$37,380a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $17.97 an hour or $3,115 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.97
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 99 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 7,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,520Median: $37,380Highest 10%: $47,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,520 | $13.71 | |
| 25th | $30,470 | $14.65 | |
| Median | $37,380 | $17.97 | |
| 75th | $43,400 | $20.87 | |
| 90th | $47,520 | $22.85 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Dayton, OH | $36,980 |
| Springfield, OH | $36,480 |
| Sandusky, OH | $36,450 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $36,360 |
| Toledo, OH | $36,120 |
| Akron, OH | $35,960 |
| Columbus, OH | $35,900 |
| Canton, OH | $35,790 |
| Mansfield, OH | $35,470 |
| Lima, OH | $34,130 |
| Wheeling, WV | $30,630 |
| Youngstown, OH | $29,940 |
| Weirton, WV | $29,430 |
| Huntington, WV | $28,500 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $102,700 |
| Physics Teacher | $95,410 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $94,990 |
| Engineering Teacher | $84,640 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $82,080 |
| Art | $81,810 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $81,800 |
| History Teacher | $81,700 |
| Area | $81,670 |
| Middle School Teacher | $80,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $17.97 ($37,380 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Cleveland than the national average?
Yes: $37,380 against $36,780 nationally, 2% more.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $35,920, so Cleveland pays 4% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for teaching assistant pay?
99 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,520 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.