How much does a teaching assistant make in Fresno?
$45,340a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Fresno, CA metro area. That is $21.80 an hour or $3,778 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.80
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 6,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,710Median: $45,340Highest 10%: $57,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,710 | $17.65 | |
| 25th | $39,040 | $18.77 | |
| Median | $45,340 | $21.80 | |
| 75th | $47,490 | $22.83 | |
| 90th | $57,240 | $27.52 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| San Francisco, CA | $49,360 |
| San Jose, CA | $49,010 |
| Napa, CA | $48,450 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $48,270 |
| Vallejo, CA | $48,200 |
| Salinas, CA | $48,030 |
| Modesto, CA | $47,990 |
| Oxnard, CA | $47,860 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $47,430 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $46,540 |
| San Diego, CA | $46,440 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $46,410 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,330 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $46,240 |
| Sacramento, CA | $45,990 |
| Yuba City, CA | $45,880 |
| Hanford, CA | $45,780 |
| Chico, CA | $45,660 |
| Stockton, CA | $45,550 |
| Visalia, CA | $45,230 |
| Merced, CA | $44,680 |
| Redding, CA | $44,430 |
| El Centro, CA | $43,970 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $38,930 |
Related jobs in Fresno
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Foreign Language and Literature Teacher | $167,200 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $144,200 |
| Business Teacher | $138,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $138,400 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $137,900 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $137,700 |
| Communications Teacher | $136,700 |
| Art | $136,000 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $135,900 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $135,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Fresno?
The median hourly pay in the Fresno, CA metro area is $21.80 ($45,340 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Fresno than the national average?
Yes: $45,340 against $36,780 nationally, 23% more.
How does Fresno compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $46,490, so Fresno pays 2% less.
Where does Fresno rank for teaching assistant pay?
34 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Fresno?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,240 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.