How much does a teaching assistant make in Madison?
$47,990a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $23.07 an hour or $3,999 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.07
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 141
- Jobs in the area
- 2,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,990Median: $47,990Highest 10%: $47,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,990 | $23.07 | |
| 25th | $47,990 | $23.07 | |
| Median | $47,990 | $23.07 | |
| 75th | $47,990 | $23.07 | |
| 90th | $47,990 | $23.07 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Minneapolis, MN | $52,660 |
| Appleton, WI | $51,500 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $45,400 |
| La Crosse, WI | $45,030 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $30,670 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Biological Science Teacher | $142,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $140,700 |
| Engineering Teacher | $137,800 |
| Business Teacher | $137,100 |
| Sociology Teacher | $132,600 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $132,100 |
| History Teacher | $112,500 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $104,800 |
| Communications Teacher | $104,700 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $104,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $23.07 ($47,990 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $47,990 against $42,910 nationally, 12% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $47,990, so Madison pays 0% more.
Where does Madison rank for teaching assistant pay?
47 of 141 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,990 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.