How much does a teaching assistant make in Oregon?
$39,850a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Oregon. That is $19.16 an hour or $3,321 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.16
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,300Median: $39,850Highest 10%: $50,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,300 | $14.57 | |
| 25th | $35,860 | $17.24 | |
| Median | $39,850 | $19.16 | |
| 75th | $47,180 | $22.68 | |
| 90th | $50,860 | $24.45 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $45,280 |
| Bend, OR | $43,550 |
| Eugene, OR | $40,180 |
| Salem, OR | $38,950 |
| Medford, OR | $38,750 |
| Corvallis, OR | $38,470 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $38,140 |
| Albany, OR | $37,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 4. California | $46,490 |
| 5. Vermont | $43,800 |
| 6. Minnesota | $40,100 |
| 7. Oregon | $39,850 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $39,380 |
| 9. Virginia | $38,520 |
| 10. New Hampshire | $38,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $19.16 ($39,850 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $39,850 against $36,780 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Oregon rank for teaching assistant pay?
Oregon ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays teaching assistants the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $45,280 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.