How much does a teaching assistant make in Seattle?
$53,950a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $25.94 an hour or $4,496 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.94
- Vs. national median
- +47%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 21,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,450Median: $53,950Highest 10%: $64,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,450 | $18.97 | |
| 25th | $45,840 | $22.04 | |
| Median | $53,950 | $25.94 | |
| 75th | $61,360 | $29.50 | |
| 90th | $64,450 | $30.99 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Mount Vernon, WA | $57,950 |
| Bellingham, WA | $51,670 |
| Olympia, WA | $51,350 |
| Bremerton, WA | $50,530 |
| Yakima, WA | $47,380 |
| Kennewick, WA | $45,510 |
| Longview, WA | $45,400 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $45,370 |
| Portland, OR | $45,280 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $45,140 |
| Spokane, WA | $40,160 |
| Lewiston, ID | $38,230 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $164,900 |
| Atmospheric | $132,100 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $130,300 |
| Engineering Teacher | $129,900 |
| Library Science Teacher | $126,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $107,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,400 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,800 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $103,500 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $25.94 ($53,950 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $53,950 against $36,780 nationally, 47% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $49,120, so Seattle pays 10% more.
Where does Seattle rank for teaching assistant pay?
2 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,450 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.