How much does a teaching assistant make in Tennessee?
$36,950a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Tennessee. That is $17.76 an hour or $3,079 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.76
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,580Median: $36,950Highest 10%: $45,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,580 | $10.86 | |
| 25th | $27,230 | $13.09 | |
| Median | $36,950 | $17.76 | |
| 75th | $38,120 | $18.33 | |
| 90th | $45,270 | $21.76 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chattanooga, TN | $27,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 33. Florida | $37,770 |
| 34. Colorado | $37,450 |
| 35. Idaho | $37,310 |
| 36. Tennessee | $36,950 |
| 37. Illinois | $36,040 |
| 38. West Virginia | $35,960 |
| 39. Alaska | $35,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $17.76 ($36,950 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $36,950 against $42,910 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for teaching assistant pay?
Tennessee ranks 36 of 45 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays teaching assistants the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $27,230 a year.
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.