How much does a teaching assistant make in New York?
$43,610a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in New York. That is $20.97 an hour or $3,634 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.97
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 17,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,680Median: $43,610Highest 10%: $75,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,680 | $16.67 | |
| 25th | $37,130 | $17.85 | |
| Median | $43,610 | $20.97 | |
| 75th | $62,510 | $30.05 | |
| 90th | $75,190 | $36.15 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Syracuse, NY | $65,670 |
| Buffalo, NY | $61,540 |
| Binghamton, NY | $46,950 |
| Albany, NY | $45,860 |
| New York, NY | $45,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 21. Wisconsin | $47,990 |
| 22. Maine | $47,210 |
| 23. South Carolina | $46,760 |
| 24. New York | $43,610 |
| 25. District of Columbia | $43,160 |
| 26. Kansas | $41,580 |
| 27. South Dakota | $39,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $20.97 ($43,610 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $43,610 against $42,910 nationally, 2% more.
Where does New York rank for teaching assistant pay?
New York ranks 24 of 45 states.
Which city in New York pays teaching assistants the most?
Syracuse, NY, with a median of $65,670 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.