How much does a teaching assistant make in Minnesota?
$53,380a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Minnesota. That is $25.66 an hour or $4,448 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.66
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,450Median: $53,380Highest 10%: $61,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,450 | $11.75 | |
| 25th | $42,970 | $20.66 | |
| Median | $53,380 | $25.66 | |
| 75th | $59,670 | $28.69 | |
| 90th | $61,780 | $29.70 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Duluth, MN | $60,470 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $52,660 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $49,960 |
| La Crosse, WI | $45,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 2. Massachusetts | $56,370 |
| 3. Texas | $55,670 |
| 4. New Jersey | $54,260 |
| 5. Minnesota | $53,380 |
| 6. Utah | $52,300 |
| 7. Washington | $50,460 |
| 8. North Carolina | $50,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $25.66 ($53,380 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $53,380 against $42,910 nationally, 24% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for teaching assistant pay?
Minnesota ranks 5 of 45 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays teaching assistants the most?
Duluth, MN-WI, with a median of $60,470 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.