How much does a teaching assistant make in Phoenix?
$49,810a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $23.95 an hour or $4,151 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.95
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 141
- Jobs in the area
- 4,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,580Median: $49,810Highest 10%: $80,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,580 | $16.63 | |
| 25th | $49,170 | $23.64 | |
| Median | $49,810 | $23.95 | |
| 75th | $63,050 | $30.31 | |
| 90th | $80,280 | $38.60 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $61,730 |
| Tucson, AZ | $45,810 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $137,300 |
| Atmospheric | $110,600 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $110,100 |
| Engineering Teacher | $108,500 |
| Political Science Teacher | $98,260 |
| History Teacher | $97,430 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $96,660 |
| Sociology Teacher | $92,340 |
| Curator | $84,150 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $83,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $23.95 ($49,810 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $49,810 against $42,910 nationally, 16% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $49,810, so Phoenix pays 0% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for teaching assistant pay?
32 of 141 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,280 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.