How much does a teaching assistant make in Georgia?
$28,770a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Georgia. That is $13.83 an hour or $2,398 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.83
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 33,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,190Median: $28,770Highest 10%: $39,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,190 | $10.19 | |
| 25th | $23,120 | $11.12 | |
| Median | $28,770 | $13.83 | |
| 75th | $35,750 | $17.19 | |
| 90th | $39,120 | $18.81 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Brunswick, GA | $31,020 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $29,840 |
| Atlanta, GA | $29,500 |
| Savannah, GA | $29,490 |
| Hinesville, GA | $29,230 |
| Rome, GA | $29,120 |
| Gainesville, GA | $28,360 |
| Dalton, GA | $27,970 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $27,640 |
| Valdosta, GA | $27,440 |
| Athens, GA | $27,310 |
| Albany, GA | $26,820 |
| Columbus, GA | $26,340 |
| Macon, GA | $26,310 |
| Augusta, GA | $23,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 42. Kansas | $29,490 |
| 43. Tennessee | $29,210 |
| 44. Arkansas | $28,790 |
| 45. Georgia | $28,770 |
| 46. South Dakota | $28,220 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $27,920 |
| 48. South Carolina | $27,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $13.83 ($28,770 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $28,770 against $36,780 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Georgia rank for teaching assistant pay?
Georgia ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays teaching assistants the most?
Brunswick-St. Simons, GA, with a median of $31,020 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.