How much does a teaching assistant make in Washington?
$49,120a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Washington. That is $23.62 an hour or $4,093 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.62
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 43,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,870Median: $49,120Highest 10%: $62,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,870 | $18.21 | |
| 25th | $43,270 | $20.80 | |
| Median | $49,120 | $23.62 | |
| 75th | $58,080 | $27.92 | |
| 90th | $62,810 | $30.20 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Mount Vernon, WA | $57,950 |
| Seattle, WA | $53,950 |
| Bellingham, WA | $51,670 |
| Olympia, WA | $51,350 |
| Bremerton, WA | $50,530 |
| Yakima, WA | $47,380 |
| Kennewick, WA | $45,510 |
| Longview, WA | $45,400 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $45,370 |
| Portland, OR | $45,280 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $45,140 |
| Spokane, WA | $40,160 |
| Lewiston, ID | $38,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 1. Washington | $49,120 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $46,920 |
| 3. Maine | $46,750 |
| 4. California | $46,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $23.62 ($49,120 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $49,120 against $36,780 nationally, 34% more.
Where does Washington rank for teaching assistant pay?
Washington ranks 1 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays teaching assistants the most?
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA, with a median of $57,950 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.