How much does a teaching assistant make in Florida?
$37,770a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Florida. That is $18.16 an hour or $3,148 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.16
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 9,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,080Median: $37,770Highest 10%: $44,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,080 | $16.87 | |
| 25th | $36,080 | $17.35 | |
| Median | $37,770 | $18.16 | |
| 75th | $38,260 | $18.39 | |
| 90th | $44,270 | $21.28 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Deltona, FL | $38,830 |
| Miami, FL | $38,510 |
| North Port, FL | $38,350 |
| Tampa, FL | $38,260 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $37,930 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $37,890 |
| Orlando, FL | $37,780 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $35,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 30. Iowa | $38,960 |
| 31. Pennsylvania | $38,020 |
| 32. Louisiana | $37,950 |
| 33. Florida | $37,770 |
| 34. Colorado | $37,450 |
| 35. Idaho | $37,310 |
| 36. Tennessee | $36,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $18.16 ($37,770 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $37,770 against $42,910 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Florida rank for teaching assistant pay?
Florida ranks 33 of 45 states.
Which city in Florida pays teaching assistants the most?
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL, with a median of $38,830 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.