How much does a teaching assistant make in Minnesota?
$40,100a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Minnesota. That is $19.28 an hour or $3,342 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.28
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 38,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,420Median: $40,100Highest 10%: $50,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,420 | $15.11 | |
| 25th | $36,860 | $17.72 | |
| Median | $40,100 | $19.28 | |
| 75th | $46,890 | $22.54 | |
| 90th | $50,410 | $24.24 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $45,310 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 3. Maine | $46,750 |
| 4. California | $46,490 |
| 5. Vermont | $43,800 |
| 6. Minnesota | $40,100 |
| 7. Oregon | $39,850 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $39,380 |
| 9. Virginia | $38,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $19.28 ($40,100 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $40,100 against $36,780 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for teaching assistant pay?
Minnesota ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays teaching assistants the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $45,310 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.