Teacher Assistants
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$35,240
~$17/hr · ~$2,937/mo
US Jobs
1.4M
Decline
AI & Automation Risk
4/10
Low Risk
AI & Automation Risk
Low Risk 4/10
Teacher assistants have moderate exposure because AI can significantly automate their administrative and instructional support tasks, such as grading, lesson preparation, and providing personalized tutoring through AI agents. However, a large portion of the role involves physical supervision, behavioral management, and assisting students with special needs or personal hygiene, which require a physical human presence that AI cannot replace.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, ILBEST VALUE | $46,870 | Below avg (86.7) | $54,084 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $50,870 | Above avg (107.4) | $47,356 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $49,610 | Above avg (106.4) | $46,643 |
| Yakima, WA | $45,400 | Average (97.9) | $46,373 |
| Bellingham, WA | $47,540 | Above avg (104.0) | $45,706 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $48,120 | Above avg (105.9) | $45,443 |
| Bismarck, ND | $40,130 | Below avg (89.4) | $44,911 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $46,590 | Above avg (104.4) | $44,646 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $49,980 | Above avg (112.7) | $44,336 |
| Bangor, ME | $40,770 | Below avg (92.3) | $44,152 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $43,500 | Average (98.9) | $43,990 |
| El Centro, CA | $44,020 | Average (100.2) | $43,954 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $43,300 | Average (99.3) | $43,600 |
| Modesto, CA | $45,790 | Above avg (105.1) | $43,557 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $47,440 | Above avg (110.3) | $43,028 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Some college, no degree
10-Year Growth
-1% (Decline)
Hourly Rate
~$17/hr
Monthly Income
~$2,937/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)