How much does a teaching assistant make in Baltimore?
$50,050a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $24.06 an hour or $4,171 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.06
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 141
- Jobs in the area
- 860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,770Median: $50,050Highest 10%: $82,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,770 | $15.75 | |
| 25th | $35,760 | $17.19 | |
| Median | $50,050 | $24.06 | |
| 75th | $64,720 | $31.12 | |
| 90th | $82,760 | $39.79 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Washington, DC | $58,330 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $38,500 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $140,000 |
| Economics Teacher | $133,500 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $108,200 |
| Atmospheric | $107,500 |
| Business Teacher | $107,100 |
| Engineering Teacher | $106,700 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $105,700 |
| Political Science Teacher | $102,400 |
| Special Education Teacher | $101,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $100,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $24.06 ($50,050 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $50,050 against $42,910 nationally, 17% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $58,330, so Baltimore pays 14% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for teaching assistant pay?
28 of 141 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,760 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.