How much does a teaching assistant make in Richmond?
$37,050a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $17.81 an hour or $3,088 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.81
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 108 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 3,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,670Median: $37,050Highest 10%: $51,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,670 | $13.78 | |
| 25th | $31,470 | $15.13 | |
| Median | $37,050 | $17.81 | |
| 75th | $44,360 | $21.33 | |
| 90th | $51,750 | $24.88 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Washington, DC | $46,200 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $38,050 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $37,600 |
| Winchester, VA | $37,590 |
| Roanoke, VA | $37,360 |
| Staunton, VA | $36,710 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $35,890 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $31,570 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $30,440 |
| Kingsport, TN | $29,260 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $131,300 |
| Economics Teacher | $128,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $105,000 |
| Physics Teacher | $103,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $101,100 |
| Business Teacher | $98,170 |
| Political Science Teacher | $92,410 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $86,670 |
| History Teacher | $86,410 |
| Area | $85,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $17.81 ($37,050 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $37,050 against $36,780 nationally, 1% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $38,520, so Richmond pays 4% less.
Where does Richmond rank for teaching assistant pay?
108 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,750 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.