How much does a teaching assistant make in Louisville?
$43,430a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area. That is $20.88 an hour or $3,619 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.88
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 74 of 141
- Jobs in the area
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,700Median: $43,430Highest 10%: $51,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,700 | $13.80 | |
| 25th | $31,240 | $15.02 | |
| Median | $43,430 | $20.88 | |
| 75th | $49,680 | $23.88 | |
| 90th | $51,890 | $24.95 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Lexington, KY | $50,640 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $28,020 |
Related jobs in Louisville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $84,080 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $83,090 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Worker | $79,050 |
| Psychology Teacher | $78,670 |
| Business Teacher | $78,050 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $74,040 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $71,450 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $71,260 |
| Art | $63,300 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $63,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Louisville?
The median hourly pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area is $20.88 ($43,430 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Louisville than the national average?
Yes: $43,430 against $42,910 nationally, 1% more.
How does Louisville compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $49,680, so Louisville pays 13% less.
Where does Louisville rank for teaching assistant pay?
74 of 141 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,890 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.