How much does a teaching assistant make in Maryland?
$37,060a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Maryland. That is $17.82 an hour or $3,088 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.82
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $37,060Highest 10%: $59,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $34,520 | $16.60 | |
| Median | $37,060 | $17.82 | |
| 75th | $48,090 | $23.12 | |
| 90th | $59,680 | $28.69 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $46,200 |
| Salisbury, MD | $38,980 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $37,060 |
| Baltimore, MD | $36,200 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $36,080 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $35,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 16. New Jersey | $37,290 |
| 17. Rhode Island | $37,220 |
| 18. Alaska | $37,190 |
| 19. Maryland | $37,060 |
| 20. Utah | $37,050 |
| 21. Illinois | $36,990 |
| 22. Hawaii | $36,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $17.82 ($37,060 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $37,060 against $36,780 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Maryland rank for teaching assistant pay?
Maryland ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays teaching assistants the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $46,200 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.