How much does a teaching assistant make in California?
$49,140a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in California. That is $23.63 an hour or $4,095 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.63
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 19,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,460Median: $49,140Highest 10%: $77,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,460 | $17.05 | |
| 25th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| Median | $49,140 | $23.63 | |
| 75th | $64,280 | $30.90 | |
| 90th | $77,440 | $37.23 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Merced, CA | $63,220 |
| Sacramento, CA | $61,780 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $50,310 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $48,280 |
| San Diego, CA | $45,120 |
| San Jose, CA | $45,110 |
| San Francisco, CA | $44,330 |
| Napa, CA | $40,080 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $39,940 |
| Riverside, CA | $38,640 |
| Fresno, CA | $37,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 13. Kentucky | $49,680 |
| 14. Oregon | $49,550 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $49,420 |
| 16. California | $49,140 |
| 17. Georgia | $48,800 |
| 18. Ohio | $48,710 |
| 19. Vermont | $48,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $23.63 ($49,140 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $49,140 against $42,910 nationally, 15% more.
Where does California rank for teaching assistant pay?
California ranks 16 of 45 states.
Which city in California pays teaching assistants the most?
Merced, CA, with a median of $63,220 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.