How much does a teaching assistant make in Dallas?
$46,920a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $22.56 an hour or $3,910 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.56
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 56 of 141
- Jobs in the area
- 1,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,940Median: $46,920Highest 10%: $64,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,940 | $10.07 | |
| 25th | $29,970 | $14.41 | |
| Median | $46,920 | $22.56 | |
| 75th | $64,680 | $31.10 | |
| 90th | $64,680 | $31.10 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Lubbock, TX | $64,160 |
| College Station, TX | $57,790 |
| Austin, TX | $48,710 |
| Texarkana, TX | $47,440 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $47,030 |
| El Paso, TX | $46,330 |
| Brownsville, TX | $40,520 |
| Houston, TX | $38,490 |
| San Antonio, TX | $37,030 |
| Amarillo, TX | $36,360 |
| Laredo, TX | $31,100 |
| Beaumont, TX | $30,650 |
| Killeen, TX | $29,630 |
| McAllen, TX | $29,060 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $125,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $125,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $112,400 |
| Atmospheric | $105,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $105,300 |
| Business Teacher | $100,600 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $99,670 |
| Physics Teacher | $99,650 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $98,970 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $98,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $22.56 ($46,920 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $46,920 against $42,910 nationally, 9% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $55,670, so Dallas pays 16% less.
Where does Dallas rank for teaching assistant pay?
56 of 141 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $20,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,680 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.