How much does a teaching assistant make in Arizona?
$49,810a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Arizona. That is $23.95 an hour or $4,151 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.95
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 7,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,900Median: $49,810Highest 10%: $74,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,900 | $14.86 | |
| 25th | $35,330 | $16.99 | |
| Median | $49,810 | $23.95 | |
| 75th | $61,730 | $29.68 | |
| 90th | $74,830 | $35.98 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $61,730 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $49,810 |
| Tucson, AZ | $45,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 9. North Dakota | $49,960 |
| 10. Oklahoma | $49,920 |
| 11. Virginia | $49,890 |
| 12. Arizona | $49,810 |
| 13. Kentucky | $49,680 |
| 14. Oregon | $49,550 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $49,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $23.95 ($49,810 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $49,810 against $42,910 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Arizona rank for teaching assistant pay?
Arizona ranks 12 of 45 states.
Which city in Arizona pays teaching assistants the most?
Flagstaff, AZ, with a median of $61,730 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.