How much does a teaching assistant make in Pennsylvania?
$34,740a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Pennsylvania. That is $16.70 an hour or $2,895 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.70
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 48,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,380Median: $34,740Highest 10%: $45,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,380 | $11.24 | |
| 25th | $29,090 | $13.99 | |
| Median | $34,740 | $16.70 | |
| 75th | $37,500 | $18.03 | |
| 90th | $45,980 | $22.11 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $36,080 |
| York, PA | $35,540 |
| Allentown, PA | $35,120 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $35,040 |
| Lebanon, PA | $35,020 |
| Lancaster, PA | $34,900 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $34,720 |
| Reading, PA | $34,450 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $34,320 |
| Erie, PA | $33,770 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $33,700 |
| Williamsport, PA | $32,780 |
| State College, PA | $32,470 |
| Johnstown, PA | $30,480 |
| Scranton, PA | $29,930 |
| Altoona, PA | $29,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 30. Nebraska | $35,160 |
| 31. Michigan | $35,110 |
| 32. Montana | $34,750 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $34,740 |
| 34. Florida | $34,430 |
| 35. Indiana | $33,300 |
| 36. Nevada | $31,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $16.70 ($34,740 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $34,740 against $36,780 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for teaching assistant pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays teaching assistants the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $36,080 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.