How much does a teaching assistant make in Wausau?
$36,970a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Wausau, WI metro area. That is $17.77 an hour or $3,081 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.77
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 110 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,970Median: $36,970Highest 10%: $43,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,970 | $13.93 | |
| 25th | $34,660 | $16.66 | |
| Median | $36,970 | $17.77 | |
| 75th | $38,050 | $18.29 | |
| 90th | $43,590 | $20.96 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Minneapolis, MN | $45,310 |
| Madison, WI | $39,640 |
| Duluth, MN | $39,510 |
| La Crosse, WI | $38,710 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $38,370 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $38,060 |
| Green Bay, WI | $37,980 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $37,850 |
| Appleton, WI | $37,800 |
| Janesville, WI | $37,670 |
| Racine, WI | $37,640 |
| Kenosha, WI | $36,940 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $36,860 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $36,830 |
Related jobs in Wausau
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $80,480 |
| Special Education Teacher | $60,490 |
| Special Education Teacher | $60,150 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $59,560 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,500 |
| Middle School Teacher | $59,130 |
| Self-Enrichment Teacher | $37,070 |
| Substitute Teacher | $36,720 |
| Preschool Teacher | $32,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Wausau?
The median hourly pay in the Wausau, WI metro area is $17.77 ($36,970 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Wausau than the national average?
Yes: $36,970 against $36,780 nationally, 1% more.
How does Wausau compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $37,800, so Wausau pays 2% less.
Where does Wausau rank for teaching assistant pay?
110 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Wausau?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,590 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.