How much does a teaching assistant make in Seattle?
$48,380a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $23.26 an hour or $4,032 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.26
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 141
- Jobs in the area
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,650Median: $48,380Highest 10%: $61,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,650 | $16.66 | |
| 25th | $34,650 | $16.66 | |
| Median | $48,380 | $23.26 | |
| 75th | $57,550 | $27.67 | |
| 90th | $61,550 | $29.59 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Portland, OR | $49,550 |
| Spokane, WA | $48,650 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $164,900 |
| Atmospheric | $132,100 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $130,300 |
| Engineering Teacher | $129,900 |
| Library Science Teacher | $126,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $107,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,400 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,800 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $103,500 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $23.26 ($48,380 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $48,380 against $42,910 nationally, 13% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $50,460, so Seattle pays 4% less.
Where does Seattle rank for teaching assistant pay?
45 of 141 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,550 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.