How much does a teaching assistant make in Portland?
$49,550a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $23.82 an hour or $4,129 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.82
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 141
- Jobs in the area
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,840Median: $49,550Highest 10%: $80,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,840 | $19.63 | |
| 25th | $40,840 | $19.63 | |
| Median | $49,550 | $23.82 | |
| 75th | $65,230 | $31.36 | |
| 90th | $80,570 | $38.74 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $128,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $123,500 |
| Economics Teacher | $121,200 |
| Physics Teacher | $111,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $107,300 |
| Engineering Teacher | $106,200 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $105,200 |
| Sociology Teacher | $104,100 |
| Communications Teacher | $103,900 |
| Geography Teacher | $103,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $23.82 ($49,550 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $49,550 against $42,910 nationally, 15% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $49,550, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for teaching assistant pay?
34 of 141 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,570 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.