How much does a teaching assistant make in Dayton?
$36,980a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $17.78 an hour or $3,082 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.78
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 109 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 3,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,230Median: $36,980Highest 10%: $48,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,230 | $13.09 | |
| 25th | $29,330 | $14.10 | |
| Median | $36,980 | $17.78 | |
| 75th | $45,420 | $21.84 | |
| 90th | $48,700 | $23.41 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Cleveland, OH | $37,380 |
| 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 Dayton
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $81,630 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $80,360 |
| History Teacher | $79,810 |
| Special Education Teacher | $79,370 |
| Special Education Teacher | $79,140 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $78,970 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $78,230 |
| Art | $78,140 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher | $77,730 |
| Business Teacher | $77,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Dayton?
The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $17.78 ($36,980 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Dayton than the national average?
Yes: $36,980 against $36,780 nationally, 1% more.
How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $35,920, so Dayton pays 3% more.
Where does Dayton rank for teaching assistant pay?
109 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,700 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.