How much does a teaching assistant make in Athens?
$48,800a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area. That is $23.46 an hour or $4,067 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.46
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 141
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,620Median: $48,800Highest 10%: $62,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,620 | $16.16 | |
| 25th | $39,820 | $19.14 | |
| Median | $48,800 | $23.46 | |
| 75th | $49,640 | $23.87 | |
| 90th | $62,460 | $30.03 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Savannah, GA | $49,160 |
| Atlanta, GA | $47,940 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $27,230 |
Related jobs in Athens
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Engineering Teacher | $134,400 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $106,000 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $84,620 |
| Business Teacher | $84,320 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,600 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $75,450 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $75,350 |
| Middle School Teacher | $65,210 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $64,940 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $64,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Athens?
The median hourly pay in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area is $23.46 ($48,800 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Athens than the national average?
Yes: $48,800 against $42,910 nationally, 14% more.
How does Athens compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $48,800, so Athens pays 0% more.
Where does Athens rank for teaching assistant pay?
40 of 141 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,460 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.