How much does a teaching assistant make in Texas?
$29,850a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Texas. That is $14.35 an hour or $2,488 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.35
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 108,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,480Median: $29,850Highest 10%: $42,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,480 | $10.81 | |
| 25th | $24,210 | $11.64 | |
| Median | $29,850 | $14.35 | |
| 75th | $36,380 | $17.49 | |
| 90th | $42,520 | $20.44 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $36,740 |
| Brownsville, TX | $36,710 |
| Odessa, TX | $34,800 |
| Dallas, TX | $31,480 |
| Waco, TX | $30,400 |
| Midland, TX | $30,000 |
| El Paso, TX | $29,740 |
| McAllen, TX | $29,520 |
| Houston, TX | $29,300 |
| Sherman, TX | $29,260 |
| Killeen, TX | $29,250 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $29,170 |
| San Antonio, TX | $29,100 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $29,000 |
| Laredo, TX | $28,920 |
| Longview, TX | $28,740 |
| Abilene, TX | $28,700 |
| College Station, TX | $28,510 |
| Victoria, TX | $28,100 |
| Texarkana, TX | $28,040 |
| Tyler, TX | $27,930 |
| Lubbock, TX | $27,290 |
| Amarillo, TX | $26,670 |
| Beaumont, TX | $24,470 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $23,270 |
| San Angelo, TX | $21,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 36. Nevada | $31,900 |
| 37. Iowa | $30,510 |
| 38. Kentucky | $30,160 |
| 39. Texas | $29,850 |
| 40. West Virginia | $29,800 |
| 41. North Carolina | $29,790 |
| 42. Kansas | $29,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $14.35 ($29,850 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $29,850 against $36,780 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Texas rank for teaching assistant pay?
Texas ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays teaching assistants the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $36,740 a year.
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.