How much does a teaching assistant make in Los Angeles?
$46,240a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $22.23 an hour or $3,853 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.23
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 53,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,220Median: $46,240Highest 10%: $60,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,220 | $17.89 | |
| 25th | $38,450 | $18.49 | |
| Median | $46,240 | $22.23 | |
| 75th | $48,890 | $23.50 | |
| 90th | $60,010 | $28.85 |
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 |
| Sacramento, CA | $45,990 |
| Yuba City, CA | $45,880 |
| Hanford, CA | $45,780 |
| Chico, CA | $45,660 |
| Stockton, CA | $45,550 |
| Fresno, CA | $45,340 |
| Visalia, CA | $45,230 |
| Merced, CA | $44,680 |
| Redding, CA | $44,430 |
| El Centro, CA | $43,970 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $38,930 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $175,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $172,500 |
| Geography Teacher | $146,000 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $141,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $137,800 |
| Economics Teacher | $137,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $134,600 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $132,900 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $131,700 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $131,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $22.23 ($46,240 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $46,240 against $36,780 nationally, 26% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $46,490, so Los Angeles pays 1% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for teaching assistant pay?
24 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,010 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.