How much does a teaching assistant make in Springfield?
$31,260a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $15.03 an hour or $2,605 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.03
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among cities
- 120 of 141
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,260Median: $31,260Highest 10%: $37,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,260 | $15.03 | |
| 25th | $31,260 | $15.03 | |
| Median | $31,260 | $15.03 | |
| 75th | $33,340 | $16.03 | |
| 90th | $37,440 | $18.00 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Champaign, IL | $50,110 |
| Bloomington, IL | $36,040 |
| Chicago, IL | $35,760 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,340 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Instructional Coordinator | $82,700 |
| Special Education Teacher | $77,430 |
| Middle School Teacher | $75,570 |
| Special Education Teacher | $74,590 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $72,510 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $64,270 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,340 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $61,790 |
| Special Education Teacher | $61,350 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $61,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $15.03 ($31,260 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $31,260 against $42,910 nationally, 27% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $36,040, so Springfield pays 13% less.
Where does Springfield rank for teaching assistant pay?
120 of 141 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,440 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.