How much does a teaching assistant make in Alaska?
$35,790a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Alaska. That is $17.21 an hour or $2,983 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.21
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,550Median: $35,790Highest 10%: $40,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,550 | $15.17 | |
| 25th | $31,940 | $15.36 | |
| Median | $35,790 | $17.21 | |
| 75th | $39,870 | $19.17 | |
| 90th | $40,360 | $19.40 |
Cities in Alaska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 36. Tennessee | $36,950 |
| 37. Illinois | $36,040 |
| 38. West Virginia | $35,960 |
| 39. Alaska | $35,790 |
| 40. Indiana | $34,910 |
| 41. Montana | $30,070 |
| 42. New Hampshire | $26,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Alaska?
The median hourly pay in Alaska is $17.21 ($35,790 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Alaska than the national average?
No: $35,790 against $42,910 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Alaska rank for teaching assistant pay?
Alaska ranks 39 of 45 states.
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.