How much does a teaching assistant make in Gulfport?
$26,760a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area. That is $12.87 an hour or $2,230 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.87
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among cities
- 353 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 1,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,600Median: $26,760Highest 10%: $32,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,600 | $10.38 | |
| 25th | $22,360 | $10.75 | |
| Median | $26,760 | $12.87 | |
| 75th | $29,050 | $13.97 | |
| 90th | $32,050 | $15.41 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Memphis, TN | $29,330 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $25,590 |
| Jackson, MS | $22,640 |
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Salaries for every job in Gulfport, MSFrequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Gulfport?
The median hourly pay in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area is $12.87 ($26,760 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Gulfport than the national average?
No: $26,760 against $36,780 nationally, 27% less.
How does Gulfport compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $25,840, so Gulfport pays 4% more.
Where does Gulfport rank for teaching assistant pay?
353 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Gulfport?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $32,050 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.