How much does a teaching assistant make in Minneapolis?
$52,660a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $25.32 an hour or $4,388 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.32
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 141
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,450Median: $52,660Highest 10%: $61,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,450 | $11.75 | |
| 25th | $38,020 | $18.28 | |
| Median | $52,660 | $25.32 | |
| 75th | $58,110 | $27.94 | |
| 90th | $61,120 | $29.38 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Grand Forks, ND | $49,960 |
| La Crosse, WI | $45,030 |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $219,000 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $132,600 |
| Engineering Teacher | $131,200 |
| Physics Teacher | $130,300 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $127,100 |
| Atmospheric | $123,500 |
| Geography Teacher | $107,800 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $104,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $103,500 |
| Economics Teacher | $103,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $25.32 ($52,660 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $52,660 against $42,910 nationally, 23% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $53,380, so Minneapolis pays 1% less.
Where does Minneapolis rank for teaching assistant pay?
16 of 141 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,120 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.