How much does a teaching assistant make in Rochester?
$41,250a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Rochester, MN metro area. That is $19.83 an hour or $3,438 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.83
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 1,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,520Median: $41,250Highest 10%: $46,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,520 | $15.15 | |
| 25th | $37,080 | $17.83 | |
| Median | $41,250 | $19.83 | |
| 75th | $45,620 | $21.93 | |
| 90th | $46,850 | $22.52 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Minneapolis, MN | $45,310 |
| Duluth, MN | $39,510 |
| Fargo, ND | $39,270 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $38,730 |
| La Crosse, WI | $38,710 |
| Mankato, MN | $37,850 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $36,580 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $28,230 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $80,250 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $79,620 |
| Special Education Teacher | $76,710 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,770 |
| Special Education Teacher | $74,020 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $72,790 |
| Adult Basic Education | $71,620 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $67,350 |
| Special Education Teacher | $65,620 |
| Middle School Teacher | $64,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, MN metro area is $19.83 ($41,250 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $41,250 against $36,780 nationally, 12% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $40,100, so Rochester pays 3% more.
Where does Rochester rank for teaching assistant pay?
47 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,850 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.