How much does a teaching assistant make in Minneapolis?
$45,310a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $21.78 an hour or $3,776 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.78
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 23,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,360Median: $45,310Highest 10%: $54,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,360 | $16.04 | |
| 25th | $37,200 | $17.88 | |
| Median | $45,310 | $21.78 | |
| 75th | $48,060 | $23.11 | |
| 90th | $54,580 | $26.24 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Rochester, MN | $41,250 |
| Duluth, MN | $39,510 |
| Fargo, ND | $39,270 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $38,730 |
| La Crosse, WI | $38,710 |
| Mankato, MN | $37,850 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $36,580 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $28,230 |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $219,000 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $132,600 |
| Engineering Teacher | $131,200 |
| Physics Teacher | $130,300 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $127,100 |
| Atmospheric | $123,500 |
| Geography Teacher | $107,800 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $104,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $103,500 |
| Economics Teacher | $103,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $21.78 ($45,310 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $45,310 against $36,780 nationally, 23% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $40,100, so Minneapolis pays 13% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for teaching assistant pay?
35 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,580 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.