How much does a teaching assistant make in New York?
$38,240a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in New York. That is $18.38 an hour or $3,187 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.38
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 137,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $38,240Highest 10%: $54,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $35,670 | $17.15 | |
| Median | $38,240 | $18.38 | |
| 75th | $46,700 | $22.45 | |
| 90th | $54,990 | $26.44 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $38,890 |
| Albany, NY | $38,110 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $37,760 |
| Ithaca, NY | $37,420 |
| Syracuse, NY | $37,330 |
| Kingston, NY | $37,180 |
| Elmira, NY | $36,250 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $36,250 |
| Rochester, NY | $36,240 |
| Utica, NY | $36,020 |
| Buffalo, NY | $35,670 |
| Binghamton, NY | $35,190 |
| Watertown, NY | $34,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 8. Massachusetts | $39,380 |
| 9. Virginia | $38,520 |
| 10. New Hampshire | $38,440 |
| 11. New York | $38,240 |
| 12. North Dakota | $38,240 |
| 13. Connecticut | $38,110 |
| 14. Delaware | $37,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $18.38 ($38,240 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $38,240 against $36,780 nationally, 4% more.
Where does New York rank for teaching assistant pay?
New York ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays teaching assistants the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $38,890 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.