How much does a teaching assistant make in Denver?
$36,910a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $17.75 an hour or $3,076 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.75
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 113 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 10,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,800Median: $36,910Highest 10%: $50,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,800 | $14.81 | |
| 25th | $30,800 | $14.81 | |
| Median | $36,910 | $17.75 | |
| 75th | $43,920 | $21.12 | |
| 90th | $50,760 | $24.40 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Pueblo, CO | $46,280 |
| Greeley, CO | $42,460 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $39,070 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $34,840 |
| Boulder, CO | $30,800 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $30,800 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $168,700 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $137,300 |
| Economics Teacher | $101,200 |
| Physics Teacher | $100,800 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $98,680 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $97,510 |
| Sociology Teacher | $88,500 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $87,920 |
| Atmospheric | $85,030 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $84,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $17.75 ($36,910 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $36,910 against $36,780 nationally, 0% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $35,760, so Denver pays 3% more.
Where does Denver rank for teaching assistant pay?
113 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,760 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.