How much does a teaching assistant make in Florida?
$34,430a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Florida. That is $16.55 an hour or $2,869 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.55
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 54,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,490Median: $34,430Highest 10%: $40,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,490 | $13.70 | |
| 25th | $30,230 | $14.53 | |
| Median | $34,430 | $16.55 | |
| 75th | $36,790 | $17.69 | |
| 90th | $40,150 | $19.30 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Naples, FL | $39,430 |
| Sebastian, FL | $38,240 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $36,910 |
| Gainesville, FL | $35,910 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $35,890 |
| Crestview, FL | $35,810 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $35,470 |
| Deltona, FL | $35,450 |
| Miami, FL | $35,410 |
| Ocala, FL | $34,550 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $34,540 |
| Orlando, FL | $34,040 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $33,850 |
| Wildwood, FL | $33,770 |
| North Port, FL | $33,700 |
| Pensacola, FL | $33,610 |
| Panama City, FL | $32,680 |
| Lakeland, FL | $32,610 |
| Tampa, FL | $31,470 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $31,200 |
| Sebring, FL | $29,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 31. Michigan | $35,110 |
| 32. Montana | $34,750 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $34,740 |
| 34. Florida | $34,430 |
| 35. Indiana | $33,300 |
| 36. Nevada | $31,900 |
| 37. Iowa | $30,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $16.55 ($34,430 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $34,430 against $36,780 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Florida rank for teaching assistant pay?
Florida ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays teaching assistants the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $39,430 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.