How much does a teaching assistant make in Maryland?
$58,330a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Maryland. That is $28.04 an hour or $4,861 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.04
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 5,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,460Median: $58,330Highest 10%: $75,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,460 | $19.45 | |
| 25th | $52,930 | $25.45 | |
| Median | $58,330 | $28.04 | |
| 75th | $64,720 | $31.12 | |
| 90th | $75,980 | $36.53 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $58,330 |
| Baltimore, MD | $50,050 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $38,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 1. Maryland | $58,330 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $56,370 |
| 3. Texas | $55,670 |
| 4. New Jersey | $54,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $28.04 ($58,330 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $58,330 against $42,910 nationally, 36% more.
Where does Maryland rank for teaching assistant pay?
Maryland ranks 1 of 45 states.
Which city in Maryland pays teaching assistants the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $58,330 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.