How much does a teaching assistant make in Springfield?
$33,740a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $16.22 an hour or $2,812 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.22
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 213 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 1,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $33,740Highest 10%: $43,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $33,740 | $16.22 | |
| 75th | $37,480 | $18.02 | |
| 90th | $43,110 | $20.73 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Decatur, IL | $48,480 |
| Chicago, IL | $37,840 |
| St. Louis, MO | $36,410 |
| Peoria, IL | $35,970 |
| Kankakee, IL | $35,430 |
| Davenport, IA | $34,530 |
| Champaign, IL | $32,220 |
| Rockford, IL | $32,020 |
| Bloomington, IL | $31,710 |
| Paducah, KY | $29,970 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $29,070 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Instructional Coordinator | $82,700 |
| Special Education Teacher | $77,430 |
| Middle School Teacher | $75,570 |
| Special Education Teacher | $74,590 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $72,510 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $64,270 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,340 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $61,790 |
| Special Education Teacher | $61,350 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $61,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $16.22 ($33,740 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $33,740 against $36,780 nationally, 8% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $36,990, so Springfield pays 9% less.
Where does Springfield rank for teaching assistant pay?
213 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,110 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.