How much does a teaching assistant make in Jackson?
$22,640a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $10.88 an hour or $1,887 a month.
- Hourly
- $10.88
- Vs. national median
- -38%
- Rank among cities
- 381 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 1,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,110Median: $22,640Highest 10%: $33,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,110 | $9.19 | |
| 25th | $22,030 | $10.59 | |
| Median | $22,640 | $10.88 | |
| 75th | $28,850 | $13.87 | |
| 90th | $33,820 | $16.26 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Memphis, TN | $29,330 |
| Gulfport, MS | $26,760 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $25,590 |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $175,100 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $83,120 |
| Business Teacher | $77,690 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $75,720 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $63,790 |
| Social Work Teacher | $63,680 |
| Education Teacher | $62,440 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $62,060 |
| Art | $61,650 |
| Psychology Teacher | $61,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $10.88 ($22,640 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $22,640 against $36,780 nationally, 38% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $25,840, so Jackson pays 12% less.
Where does Jackson rank for teaching assistant pay?
381 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $19,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $33,820 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.