How much does a teaching assistant make in Syracuse?
$65,670a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $31.57 an hour or $5,473 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.57
- Vs. national median
- +53%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 141
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,780Median: $65,670Highest 10%: $73,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,780 | $17.68 | |
| 25th | $60,770 | $29.22 | |
| Median | $65,670 | $31.57 | |
| 75th | $65,670 | $31.57 | |
| 90th | $73,350 | $35.26 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Buffalo, NY | $61,540 |
| Binghamton, NY | $46,950 |
| Albany, NY | $45,860 |
| New York, NY | $45,100 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $123,900 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $103,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $103,100 |
| Business Teacher | $102,500 |
| History Teacher | $98,720 |
| Area | $98,490 |
| Physics Teacher | $95,980 |
| Political Science Teacher | $95,260 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $93,470 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $90,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $31.57 ($65,670 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $65,670 against $42,910 nationally, 53% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $43,610, so Syracuse pays 51% more.
Where does Syracuse rank for teaching assistant pay?
3 of 141 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,350 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.