How much does a teaching assistant make in Tucson?
$45,810a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $22.02 an hour or $3,818 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.02
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 141
- Jobs in the area
- 2,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,900Median: $45,810Highest 10%: $58,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,900 | $14.86 | |
| 25th | $30,900 | $14.86 | |
| Median | $45,810 | $22.02 | |
| 75th | $58,520 | $28.13 | |
| 90th | $58,520 | $28.13 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $61,730 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $49,810 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $79,530 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $74,750 |
| Education Teacher | $72,910 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $60,500 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $60,450 |
| Special Education Teacher | $58,170 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $57,580 |
| Middle School Teacher | $57,460 |
| Special Education Teacher | $56,730 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $55,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $22.02 ($45,810 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Tucson than the national average?
Yes: $45,810 against $42,910 nationally, 7% more.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $49,810, so Tucson pays 8% less.
Where does Tucson rank for teaching assistant pay?
64 of 141 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,520 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.