How much does a teaching assistant make in Denver?
$37,450a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $18.00 an hour or $3,121 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.00
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 104 of 141
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,570Median: $37,450Highest 10%: $82,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,570 | $15.18 | |
| 25th | $37,450 | $18.00 | |
| Median | $37,450 | $18.00 | |
| 75th | $53,010 | $25.49 | |
| 90th | $82,790 | $39.80 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Colorado Springs, CO | $40,390 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $168,700 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $137,300 |
| Economics Teacher | $101,200 |
| Physics Teacher | $100,800 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $98,680 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $97,510 |
| Sociology Teacher | $88,500 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $87,920 |
| Atmospheric | $85,030 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $84,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $18.00 ($37,450 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Denver than the national average?
No: $37,450 against $42,910 nationally, 13% less.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $37,450, so Denver pays 0% more.
Where does Denver rank for teaching assistant pay?
104 of 141 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,790 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.