How much does a teaching assistant make in Pennsylvania?
$38,020a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Pennsylvania. That is $18.28 an hour or $3,168 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.28
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 2,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,060Median: $38,020Highest 10%: $60,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,060 | $10.13 | |
| 25th | $31,500 | $15.14 | |
| Median | $38,020 | $18.28 | |
| 75th | $47,900 | $23.03 | |
| 90th | $60,130 | $28.91 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $40,020 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $38,500 |
| Scranton, PA | $37,570 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $37,300 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $30,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 28. Michigan | $39,830 |
| 29. Nebraska | $39,650 |
| 30. Iowa | $38,960 |
| 31. Pennsylvania | $38,020 |
| 32. Louisiana | $37,950 |
| 33. Florida | $37,770 |
| 34. Colorado | $37,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $18.28 ($38,020 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $38,020 against $42,910 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for teaching assistant pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 31 of 45 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays teaching assistants the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $40,020 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.