How much does a teaching assistant make in Sacramento?
$45,990a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $22.11 an hour or $3,833 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.11
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 11,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,940Median: $45,990Highest 10%: $58,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,940 | $18.24 | |
| 25th | $40,290 | $19.37 | |
| Median | $45,990 | $22.11 | |
| 75th | $48,720 | $23.42 | |
| 90th | $58,030 | $27.90 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| San Francisco, CA | $49,360 |
| San Jose, CA | $49,010 |
| Napa, CA | $48,450 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $48,270 |
| Vallejo, CA | $48,200 |
| Salinas, CA | $48,030 |
| Modesto, CA | $47,990 |
| Oxnard, CA | $47,860 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $47,430 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $46,540 |
| San Diego, CA | $46,440 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $46,410 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,330 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $46,240 |
| Yuba City, CA | $45,880 |
| Hanford, CA | $45,780 |
| Chico, CA | $45,660 |
| Stockton, CA | $45,550 |
| Fresno, CA | $45,340 |
| Visalia, CA | $45,230 |
| Merced, CA | $44,680 |
| Redding, CA | $44,430 |
| El Centro, CA | $43,970 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $38,930 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Sciences Teacher | $169,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $141,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $139,800 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $135,100 |
| Psychology Teacher | $133,900 |
| Communications Teacher | $133,300 |
| Physics Teacher | $132,800 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $131,900 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,400 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $130,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $22.11 ($45,990 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $45,990 against $36,780 nationally, 25% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $46,490, so Sacramento pays 1% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for teaching assistant pay?
26 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,030 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.