How much does a teaching assistant make in Texas?
$55,670a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Texas. That is $26.76 an hour or $4,639 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.76
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 13,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,660Median: $55,670Highest 10%: $64,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,660 | $11.38 | |
| 25th | $36,270 | $17.44 | |
| Median | $55,670 | $26.76 | |
| 75th | $62,390 | $30.00 | |
| 90th | $64,160 | $30.85 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lubbock, TX | $64,160 |
| College Station, TX | $57,790 |
| Austin, TX | $48,710 |
| Texarkana, TX | $47,440 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $47,030 |
| Dallas, TX | $46,920 |
| El Paso, TX | $46,330 |
| Brownsville, TX | $40,520 |
| Houston, TX | $38,490 |
| San Antonio, TX | $37,030 |
| Tyler, TX | $36,720 |
| Amarillo, TX | $36,360 |
| Laredo, TX | $31,100 |
| Beaumont, TX | $30,650 |
| Killeen, TX | $29,630 |
| McAllen, TX | $29,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 1. Maryland | $58,330 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $56,370 |
| 3. Texas | $55,670 |
| 4. New Jersey | $54,260 |
| 5. Minnesota | $53,380 |
| 6. Utah | $52,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $26.76 ($55,670 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $55,670 against $42,910 nationally, 30% more.
Where does Texas rank for teaching assistant pay?
Texas ranks 3 of 45 states.
Which city in Texas pays teaching assistants the most?
Lubbock, TX, with a median of $64,160 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.