How much does a teaching assistant make in San Francisco?
$49,360a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $23.73 an hour or $4,113 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.73
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 18,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,320Median: $49,360Highest 10%: $62,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,320 | $19.38 | |
| 25th | $46,360 | $22.29 | |
| Median | $49,360 | $23.73 | |
| 75th | $59,930 | $28.81 | |
| 90th | $62,910 | $30.25 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| 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 |
| Sacramento, CA | $45,990 |
| 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 San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $357,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $203,700 |
| Engineering Teacher | $175,200 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $170,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $170,100 |
| Communications Teacher | $166,900 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $165,100 |
| History Teacher | $162,200 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $137,400 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $134,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $23.73 ($49,360 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $49,360 against $36,780 nationally, 34% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $46,490, so San Francisco pays 6% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for teaching assistant pay?
6 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,910 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.