How much does a teaching assistant make in Madison?
$39,640a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $19.06 an hour or $3,303 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.06
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 57 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 3,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,070Median: $39,640Highest 10%: $50,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,070 | $14.46 | |
| 25th | $36,740 | $17.66 | |
| Median | $39,640 | $19.06 | |
| 75th | $46,310 | $22.26 | |
| 90th | $50,950 | $24.50 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Minneapolis, MN | $45,310 |
| Duluth, MN | $39,510 |
| La Crosse, WI | $38,710 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $38,370 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $38,060 |
| Green Bay, WI | $37,980 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $37,850 |
| Appleton, WI | $37,800 |
| Janesville, WI | $37,670 |
| Racine, WI | $37,640 |
| Wausau, WI | $36,970 |
| Kenosha, WI | $36,940 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $36,860 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $36,830 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Biological Science Teacher | $142,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $140,700 |
| Engineering Teacher | $137,800 |
| Business Teacher | $137,100 |
| Sociology Teacher | $132,600 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $132,100 |
| History Teacher | $112,500 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $104,800 |
| Communications Teacher | $104,700 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $104,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $19.06 ($39,640 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $39,640 against $36,780 nationally, 8% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $37,800, so Madison pays 5% more.
Where does Madison rank for teaching assistant pay?
57 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,950 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.