How much does a teaching assistant make in Syracuse?
$37,330a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $17.95 an hour or $3,111 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.95
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 101 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 4,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $37,330Highest 10%: $50,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $35,630 | $17.13 | |
| Median | $37,330 | $17.95 | |
| 75th | $46,850 | $22.52 | |
| 90th | $50,330 | $24.20 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| New York, NY | $38,890 |
| Albany, NY | $38,110 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $37,760 |
| Ithaca, NY | $37,420 |
| Kingston, NY | $37,180 |
| Elmira, NY | $36,250 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $36,250 |
| Rochester, NY | $36,240 |
| Utica, NY | $36,020 |
| Buffalo, NY | $35,670 |
| Binghamton, NY | $35,190 |
| Watertown, NY | $34,190 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $123,900 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $103,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $103,100 |
| Business Teacher | $102,500 |
| History Teacher | $98,720 |
| Area | $98,490 |
| Physics Teacher | $95,980 |
| Political Science Teacher | $95,260 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $93,470 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $90,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $17.95 ($37,330 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $37,330 against $36,780 nationally, 1% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $38,240, so Syracuse pays 2% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for teaching assistant pay?
101 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 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.