How much does a teaching assistant make in Alabama?
$22,600a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Alabama. That is $10.87 an hour or $1,883 a month.
- Hourly
- $10.87
- Vs. national median
- -47%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 45
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,730Median: $22,600Highest 10%: $37,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,730 | $8.52 | |
| 25th | $19,550 | $9.40 | |
| Median | $22,600 | $10.87 | |
| 75th | $29,070 | $13.98 | |
| 90th | $37,510 | $18.03 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Birmingham, AL | $38,310 |
| Mobile, AL | $29,120 |
| Huntsville, AL | $25,930 |
| Daphne, AL | $22,910 |
| Auburn, AL | $22,600 |
| Montgomery, AL | $20,500 |
| Florence, AL | $19,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 42. New Hampshire | $26,810 |
| 43. Nevada | $24,960 |
| 44. Arkansas | $23,140 |
| 45. Alabama | $22,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $10.87 ($22,600 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $22,600 against $42,910 nationally, 47% less.
Where does Alabama rank for teaching assistant pay?
Alabama ranks 45 of 45 states.
Which city in Alabama pays teaching assistants the most?
Birmingham, AL, with a median of $38,310 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.