How much does a teaching assistant make in Montgomery?
$20,500a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Montgomery, AL metro area. That is $9.86 an hour or $1,708 a month.
- Hourly
- $9.86
- Vs. national median
- -52%
- Rank among cities
- 140 of 141
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,350Median: $20,500Highest 10%: $46,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,350 | $7.86 | |
| 25th | $17,260 | $8.30 | |
| Median | $20,500 | $9.86 | |
| 75th | $29,600 | $14.23 | |
| 90th | $46,970 | $22.58 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Birmingham, AL | $38,310 |
| Huntsville, AL | $25,930 |
| Auburn, AL | $22,600 |
| Florence, AL | $19,550 |
Related jobs in Montgomery
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Science Teacher | $99,130 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $97,710 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $84,300 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $79,160 |
| Business Teacher | $74,810 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $74,710 |
| Special Education Teacher | $70,790 |
| History Teacher | $66,550 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $66,520 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $64,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Montgomery?
The median hourly pay in the Montgomery, AL metro area is $9.86 ($20,500 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Montgomery than the national average?
No: $20,500 against $42,910 nationally, 52% less.
How does Montgomery compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $22,600, so Montgomery pays 9% less.
Where does Montgomery rank for teaching assistant pay?
140 of 141 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Montgomery?
The lowest-paid 10% make $16,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,970 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.