How much does a teaching assistant make in Georgia?
$48,800a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Georgia. That is $23.46 an hour or $4,067 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.46
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 2,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,900Median: $48,800Highest 10%: $73,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,900 | $10.53 | |
| 25th | $29,260 | $14.07 | |
| Median | $48,800 | $23.46 | |
| 75th | $51,340 | $24.68 | |
| 90th | $73,190 | $35.19 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Savannah, GA | $49,160 |
| Athens, GA | $48,800 |
| Atlanta, GA | $47,940 |
| Augusta, GA | $43,590 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $27,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 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 |
| 20. New Mexico | $48,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $23.46 ($48,800 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Georgia than the national average?
Yes: $48,800 against $42,910 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Georgia rank for teaching assistant pay?
Georgia ranks 17 of 45 states.
Which city in Georgia pays teaching assistants the most?
Savannah, GA, with a median of $49,160 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.