How much does a teaching assistant make in Virginia?
$38,520a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Virginia. That is $18.52 an hour or $3,210 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.52
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 31,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,220Median: $38,520Highest 10%: $57,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,220 | $13.57 | |
| 25th | $32,590 | $15.67 | |
| Median | $38,520 | $18.52 | |
| 75th | $46,630 | $22.42 | |
| 90th | $57,030 | $27.42 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $46,200 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $38,050 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $37,600 |
| Winchester, VA | $37,590 |
| Roanoke, VA | $37,360 |
| Richmond, VA | $37,050 |
| Staunton, VA | $36,710 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $35,890 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $31,570 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $30,440 |
| Kingsport, TN | $29,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 6. Minnesota | $40,100 |
| 7. Oregon | $39,850 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $39,380 |
| 9. Virginia | $38,520 |
| 10. New Hampshire | $38,440 |
| 11. New York | $38,240 |
| 12. North Dakota | $38,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $18.52 ($38,520 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $38,520 against $36,780 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Virginia rank for teaching assistant pay?
Virginia ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays teaching assistants the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $46,200 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.