How much does a teaching assistant make in Portland?
$45,280a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $21.77 an hour or $3,773 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.77
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 12,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,360Median: $45,280Highest 10%: $57,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,360 | $15.08 | |
| 25th | $36,940 | $17.76 | |
| Median | $45,280 | $21.77 | |
| 75th | $49,000 | $23.56 | |
| 90th | $57,180 | $27.49 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| 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 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $128,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $123,500 |
| Economics Teacher | $121,200 |
| Physics Teacher | $111,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $107,300 |
| Engineering Teacher | $106,200 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $105,200 |
| Sociology Teacher | $104,100 |
| Communications Teacher | $103,900 |
| Geography Teacher | $103,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $21.77 ($45,280 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $45,280 against $36,780 nationally, 23% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $39,850, so Portland pays 14% more.
Where does Portland rank for teaching assistant pay?
36 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,180 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.