How much does a teaching assistant make in El Paso?
$46,330a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the El Paso, TX metro area. That is $22.27 an hour or $3,861 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.27
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 141
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,490Median: $46,330Highest 10%: $54,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,490 | $11.29 | |
| 25th | $27,690 | $13.31 | |
| Median | $46,330 | $22.27 | |
| 75th | $54,250 | $26.08 | |
| 90th | $54,250 | $26.08 |
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 |
| Dallas, TX | $46,920 |
| 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 El Paso
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Business Teacher | $103,100 |
| Engineering Teacher | $102,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $95,450 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $84,820 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $83,000 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $80,720 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $78,170 |
| History Teacher | $77,680 |
| Political Science Teacher | $76,810 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $73,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in El Paso?
The median hourly pay in the El Paso, TX metro area is $22.27 ($46,330 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in El Paso than the national average?
Yes: $46,330 against $42,910 nationally, 8% more.
How does El Paso compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $55,670, so El Paso pays 17% less.
Where does El Paso rank for teaching assistant pay?
61 of 141 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in El Paso?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,250 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.