How much does a teaching assistant make in Springfield?
$31,200a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Springfield, MA metro area. That is $15.00 an hour or $2,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.00
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 244 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 3,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $31,200Highest 10%: $50,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 75th | $38,170 | $18.35 | |
| 90th | $50,330 | $24.20 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Boston, MA | $40,930 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $40,110 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $39,630 |
| Worcester, MA | $39,240 |
| Providence, RI | $38,060 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $36,710 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $106,200 |
| Business Teacher | $99,250 |
| Engineering Teacher | $95,200 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $87,080 |
| Communications Teacher | $86,730 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $86,410 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $86,210 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $84,740 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $82,470 |
| Special Education Teacher | $81,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MA metro area is $15.00 ($31,200 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $31,200 against $36,780 nationally, 15% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $39,380, so Springfield pays 21% less.
Where does Springfield rank for teaching assistant pay?
244 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 $50,330 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.