How much does a teaching assistant make in Los Angeles?
$39,940a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $19.20 an hour or $3,328 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.20
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 83 of 141
- Jobs in the area
- 5,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,360Median: $39,940Highest 10%: $81,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,360 | $16.52 | |
| 25th | $36,600 | $17.60 | |
| Median | $39,940 | $19.20 | |
| 75th | $58,190 | $27.98 | |
| 90th | $81,450 | $39.16 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Merced, CA | $63,220 |
| Sacramento, CA | $61,780 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $50,310 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $48,280 |
| San Diego, CA | $45,120 |
| San Jose, CA | $45,110 |
| San Francisco, CA | $44,330 |
| Riverside, CA | $38,640 |
| Fresno, CA | $37,440 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $175,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $172,500 |
| Geography Teacher | $146,000 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $141,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $137,800 |
| Economics Teacher | $137,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $134,600 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $132,900 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $131,700 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $131,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $19.20 ($39,940 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
No: $39,940 against $42,910 nationally, 7% less.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $49,140, so Los Angeles pays 19% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for teaching assistant pay?
83 of 141 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,450 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.