How much does a teaching assistant make in Phoenix?
$36,450a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $17.52 an hour or $3,038 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.52
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 127 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 17,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,090Median: $36,450Highest 10%: $43,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,090 | $14.95 | |
| 25th | $34,770 | $16.72 | |
| Median | $36,450 | $17.52 | |
| 75th | $38,880 | $18.69 | |
| 90th | $43,120 | $20.73 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $39,870 |
| Tucson, AZ | $34,980 |
| Yuma, AZ | $33,590 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $33,500 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $33,190 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $32,400 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $137,300 |
| Atmospheric | $110,600 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $110,100 |
| Engineering Teacher | $108,500 |
| Political Science Teacher | $98,260 |
| History Teacher | $97,430 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $96,660 |
| Sociology Teacher | $92,340 |
| Curator | $84,150 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $83,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $17.52 ($36,450 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $36,450 against $36,780 nationally, 1% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $35,900, so Phoenix pays 2% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for teaching assistant pay?
127 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,120 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.