How much does a teaching assistant make in Eugene?
$40,180a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area. That is $19.32 an hour or $3,348 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.32
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 51 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 2,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,710Median: $40,180Highest 10%: $47,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,710 | $15.25 | |
| 25th | $36,800 | $17.69 | |
| Median | $40,180 | $19.32 | |
| 75th | $47,080 | $22.63 | |
| 90th | $47,940 | $23.05 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Portland, OR | $45,280 |
| Bend, OR | $43,550 |
| Salem, OR | $38,950 |
| Medford, OR | $38,750 |
| Corvallis, OR | $38,470 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $38,140 |
| Albany, OR | $37,930 |
Related jobs in Eugene
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $139,200 |
| Education Teacher | $103,900 |
| Business Teacher | $103,800 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $103,600 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $103,300 |
| Psychology Teacher | $101,700 |
| Art | $101,300 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher | $90,430 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $83,800 |
| Special Education Teacher | $82,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Eugene?
The median hourly pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area is $19.32 ($40,180 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Eugene than the national average?
Yes: $40,180 against $36,780 nationally, 9% more.
How does Eugene compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $39,850, so Eugene pays 1% more.
Where does Eugene rank for teaching assistant pay?
51 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Eugene?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,940 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.