How much does a teaching assistant make in Salem?
$38,950a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $18.73 an hour or $3,246 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.73
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 3,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,760Median: $38,950Highest 10%: $50,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,760 | $15.27 | |
| 25th | $36,670 | $17.63 | |
| Median | $38,950 | $18.73 | |
| 75th | $46,890 | $22.54 | |
| 90th | $50,590 | $24.32 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Portland, OR | $45,280 |
| Bend, OR | $43,550 |
| Eugene, OR | $40,180 |
| Medford, OR | $38,750 |
| Corvallis, OR | $38,470 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $38,140 |
| Albany, OR | $37,930 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Postsecondary Teacher | $98,840 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $98,060 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $97,810 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $89,180 |
| Special Education Teacher | $82,140 |
| Special Education Teacher | $80,110 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $77,940 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $77,810 |
| Special Education Teacher | $77,390 |
| Middle School Teacher | $77,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $18.73 ($38,950 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $38,950 against $36,780 nationally, 6% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $39,850, so Salem pays 2% less.
Where does Salem rank for teaching assistant pay?
66 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,590 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.