How much does a teaching assistant make in Sacramento?
$61,780a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $29.70 an hour or $5,148 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.70
- Vs. national median
- +44%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 141
- Jobs in the area
- 4,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,780Median: $61,780Highest 10%: $77,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,780 | $29.70 | |
| 25th | $61,780 | $29.70 | |
| Median | $61,780 | $29.70 | |
| 75th | $77,440 | $37.23 | |
| 90th | $77,440 | $37.23 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Merced, CA | $63,220 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $50,310 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $48,280 |
| San Diego, CA | $45,120 |
| San Jose, CA | $45,110 |
| San Francisco, CA | $44,330 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $39,940 |
| Riverside, CA | $38,640 |
| Fresno, CA | $37,440 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Sciences Teacher | $169,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $141,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $139,800 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $135,100 |
| Psychology Teacher | $133,900 |
| Communications Teacher | $133,300 |
| Physics Teacher | $132,800 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $131,900 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,400 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $130,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $29.70 ($61,780 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $61,780 against $42,910 nationally, 44% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $49,140, so Sacramento pays 26% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for teaching assistant pay?
6 of 141 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,440 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.