How much does a teaching assistant make in Atlanta?
$47,940a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $23.05 an hour or $3,995 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.05
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 141
- Jobs in the area
- 1,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $15,080Median: $47,940Highest 10%: $62,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,080 | $7.25 | |
| 25th | $24,810 | $11.93 | |
| Median | $47,940 | $23.05 | |
| 75th | $51,210 | $24.62 | |
| 90th | $62,010 | $29.81 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Savannah, GA | $49,160 |
| Athens, GA | $48,800 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $27,230 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $133,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $132,200 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $130,900 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $110,500 |
| Business Teacher | $108,300 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $107,800 |
| Physics Teacher | $107,400 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $107,100 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,200 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $102,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $23.05 ($47,940 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $47,940 against $42,910 nationally, 12% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $48,800, so Atlanta pays 2% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for teaching assistant pay?
48 of 141 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $15,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,010 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.