How much does a teaching assistant make in Richmond?
$50,360a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $24.21 an hour or $4,197 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.21
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 141
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,300Median: $50,360Highest 10%: $81,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,300 | $15.05 | |
| 25th | $31,930 | $15.35 | |
| Median | $50,360 | $24.21 | |
| 75th | $65,470 | $31.48 | |
| 90th | $81,840 | $39.35 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Washington, DC | $58,330 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $51,230 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $131,300 |
| Economics Teacher | $128,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $105,000 |
| Physics Teacher | $103,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $101,100 |
| Business Teacher | $98,170 |
| Political Science Teacher | $92,410 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $86,670 |
| History Teacher | $86,410 |
| Area | $85,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $24.21 ($50,360 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $50,360 against $42,910 nationally, 17% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $49,890, so Richmond pays 1% more.
Where does Richmond rank for teaching assistant pay?
25 of 141 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,840 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.