How much does a teaching assistant make in Houston?
$38,490a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $18.50 an hour or $3,208 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.50
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 93 of 141
- Jobs in the area
- 2,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,310Median: $38,490Highest 10%: $62,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,310 | $10.25 | |
| 25th | $30,020 | $14.43 | |
| Median | $38,490 | $18.50 | |
| 75th | $62,590 | $30.09 | |
| 90th | $62,850 | $30.22 |
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 |
| El Paso, TX | $46,330 |
| Brownsville, TX | $40,520 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,700 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $105,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,500 |
| Business Teacher | $104,300 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,400 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $103,000 |
| Political Science Teacher | $103,000 |
| Atmospheric | $102,900 |
| History Teacher | $102,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $18.50 ($38,490 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $38,490 against $42,910 nationally, 10% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $55,670, so Houston pays 31% less.
Where does Houston rank for teaching assistant pay?
93 of 141 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,850 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.