How much does a teaching assistant make in Miami?
$38,510a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area. That is $18.51 an hour or $3,209 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.51
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 91 of 141
- Jobs in the area
- 1,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,640Median: $38,510Highest 10%: $49,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,640 | $14.25 | |
| 25th | $38,140 | $18.34 | |
| Median | $38,510 | $18.51 | |
| 75th | $38,790 | $18.65 | |
| 90th | $49,190 | $23.65 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Deltona, FL | $38,830 |
| North Port, FL | $38,350 |
| Tampa, FL | $38,260 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $37,930 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $37,890 |
| Orlando, FL | $37,780 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $35,380 |
Related jobs in Miami
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Engineering Teacher | $131,000 |
| Law Teacher | $130,300 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $129,000 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $100,100 |
| Political Science Teacher | $91,670 |
| Atmospheric | $89,900 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $86,030 |
| Business Teacher | $81,050 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $81,010 |
| Physics Teacher | $80,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Miami?
The median hourly pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area is $18.51 ($38,510 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Miami than the national average?
No: $38,510 against $42,910 nationally, 10% less.
How does Miami compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $37,770, so Miami pays 2% more.
Where does Miami rank for teaching assistant pay?
91 of 141 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Miami?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,190 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.