Assistant Language Teacher Salary
Average Assistant Language Teacher Salary
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How much does an Assistant Language Teacher make?
Assistant language teachers make $24,213 per year on average, or $11.64 per hour, in the United States. Assistant language teachers on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $18,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $31,000.
Location impacts how much an assistant language teacher can expect to make. Assistant language teachers make the most in California, New York, Massachusetts, Hawaii, and Washington.
Highest Paying States For Assistant Language Teachers
The darker areas on the map show where assistant language teachers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
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Assistant Language Teacher average salary by State
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $30,979 | $14.89 | 185 |
| 2 | Arizona | $29,974 | $14.41 | 1,317 |
| 3 | Nevada | $28,802 | $13.85 | 418 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $32,129 | $15.45 | 1,349 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $29,042 | $13.96 | 822 |
| 6 | New York | $32,727 | $15.73 | 1,854 |
| 7 | California | $33,728 | $16.22 | 3,911 |
| 8 | Washington | $31,849 | $15.31 | 962 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $27,051 | $13.01 | 524 |
| 10 | Oregon | $31,111 | $14.96 | 498 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $28,931 | $13.91 | 1,054 |
| 12 | Illinois | $27,486 | $13.21 | 2,308 |
| 13 | Delaware | $27,615 | $13.28 | 231 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $28,478 | $13.69 | 1,440 |
| 15 | Maine | $29,409 | $14.14 | 118 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $27,278 | $13.11 | 1,381 |
| 17 | North Dakota | $27,383 | $13.16 | 109 |
| 18 | Texas | $26,157 | $12.58 | 2,946 |
| 19 | Alaska | $28,235 | $13.57 | 92 |
| 20 | Hawaii | $32,105 | $15.44 | 80 |
| 21 | District of Columbia | $30,741 | $14.78 | 191 |
| 22 | Montana | $24,808 | $11.93 | 228 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $24,895 | $11.97 | 1,285 |
| 24 | West Virginia | $23,522 | $11.31 | 286 |
| 25 | Utah | $26,325 | $12.66 | 245 |
| 26 | Colorado | $24,835 | $11.94 | 1,136 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $23,537 | $11.32 | 393 |
| 28 | Michigan | $23,572 | $11.33 | 1,323 |
| 29 | Ohio | $24,703 | $11.88 | 1,021 |
| 30 | Missouri | $24,917 | $11.98 | 713 |
| 31 | Virginia | $24,839 | $11.94 | 1,340 |
| 32 | Rhode Island | $25,012 | $12.03 | 129 |
| 33 | Wisconsin | $24,047 | $11.56 | 651 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $23,004 | $11.06 | 328 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $23,224 | $11.17 | 416 |
| 36 | Maryland | $23,235 | $11.17 | 1,281 |
| 37 | Idaho | $24,142 | $11.61 | 197 |
| 38 | Louisiana | $23,659 | $11.37 | 411 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $23,265 | $11.19 | 599 |
| 40 | Alabama | $23,674 | $11.38 | 403 |
| 41 | Florida | $22,699 | $10.91 | 2,651 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $23,339 | $11.22 | 245 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $23,376 | $11.24 | 83 |
| 44 | Georgia | $22,925 | $11.02 | 1,184 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $22,806 | $10.96 | 392 |
| 46 | Kansas | $20,828 | $10.01 | 491 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $20,951 | $10.07 | 91 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $20,617 | $9.91 | 680 |
| 49 | Iowa | $21,090 | $10.14 | 487 |
| 50 | Indiana | $21,289 | $10.24 | 761 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $21,876 | $10.52 | 291 |
Highest Paying Cities For Assistant Language Teachers
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $35,853 | $17.24 |
| 2 | Bellevue, WA | $32,103 | $15.43 |
| 3 | Glendale, AZ | $30,106 | $14.47 |
| 4 | Minneapolis, MN | $28,920 | $13.90 |
| 5 | New Brunswick, NJ | $28,419 | $13.66 |
| 6 | Austin, TX | $26,311 | $12.65 |
| 7 | Green Bay, WI | $25,051 | $12.04 |
| 8 | Colorado Springs, CO | $25,026 | $12.03 |
| 9 | Thomasville, NC | $24,870 | $11.96 |
| 10 | Dayton, OH | $23,858 | $11.47 |
| 11 | Albuquerque, NM | $23,517 | $11.31 |
| 12 | Baltimore, MD | $23,413 | $11.26 |
| 13 | Oklahoma City, OK | $23,316 | $11.21 |
Assistant Language Teacher Salary Details
What is an Assistant Language Teacher's Salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
| 75th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
| Average | $24,213 | $2,018 | $12 |
| 25th Percentile | $21,000 | $1,750 | $10 |
| 10th Percentile | $18,000 | $1,500 | $9 |
Average Salary By Related Titles
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher/Tutor | $47,576 | $3,965 | $22.87 | 68,441 |
| Teacher Aide | $28,088 | $2,341 | $13.50 | 106,207 |
| Teacher | $47,494 | $3,958 | $22.83 | 71,918 |
| Toddler Teacher | $27,883 | $2,324 | $13.41 | 67,810 |
| Pre-K Teacher | $31,218 | $2,602 | $15.01 | 60,464 |
| ESL Teacher | $49,328 | $4,111 | $23.72 | 63,897 |
Here are the five companies hiring the most now:
Which Companies Pay Assistant Language Teachers The Most?
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KinderCare Education | $26,048 | $12.52 | 3407 |
| 2 | Childcare Network | $24,642 | $11.85 | 461 |
| 3 | Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children | $24,213 | $11.64 | |
| 4 | Salvation Army North | $24,213 | $11.64 | |
| 5 | Wayne RESA | $24,213 | $11.64 | |
| 6 | North Country School | $24,213 | $11.64 | |
| 7 | Fraser Ltd | $24,213 | $11.64 | |
| 8 | YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids | $24,213 | $11.64 | |
| 9 | University of Notre Dame | $23,888 | $11.48 | 1 |
| 10 | Endeavor Schools | $23,823 | $11.45 | 1 |
| 11 | The Salvation Army | $20,243 | $9.73 | 104 |
How Much Do Assistant Language Teachers Make In Different Industries?
Here are some examples of how much an assistant language teacher salaries can based on different industries:
The education industry pays assistant language teachers an average salary of $25,043
The pharmaceutical industry pay $23,810
The lowest paying industry for assistant language teachers is the professional industry. Assistant language teachers in this industry earn an average salary of $23,604
Highest Paying Industries For Assistant Language Teachers
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Education | $25,043 | $12.04 |
| 2 | Pharmaceutical | $23,810 | $11.45 |
| 3 | Government | $23,654 | $11.37 |
| 4 | Manufacturing | $23,629 | $11.36 |
| 5 | Professional | $23,604 | $11.35 |
High Paying Assistant Language Teacher Jobs
Assistant Language Teacher Salary Trends
Average Assistant Language Teacher Salary Over Time
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Assistant Language Teacher Salary By Year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $24,200 | $11.64 | +3.4% |
| 2021 | $23,400 | $11.24 | +3.3% |
| 2020 | $22,600 | $10.87 | +2.6% |
| 2019 | $22,000 | $10.58 | +3.2% |
| 2018 | $21,300 | $10.24 | +2.0% |
Recently Added Assistant Language Teacher Salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindercare Education LLC | Assistant Teachers at Littleton Knowledge Beginnings | Littleton, CO | 05/30/2022 | $26,213 |
| Kindercare | Assistant Teachers at Northgate Kindercare | Colorado Springs, CO | 05/16/2022 | $25,712 |
| Kindercare Education | Assistant Teachers at Mesa Kindercare-NOW | Colorado Springs, CO | 04/24/2022 | $26,213 |
| College Nannies, Sitters and Tutors | Assistant Teacher at Bright Horizons Center | Indianapolis, IN | 04/20/2022 | $27,131 |
| YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids | Impact Assistant Teacher | Grandville, MI | 02/25/2022 | $24,856 |
| Kindercare Education | Assistant Teachers at Littleton Knowledge Beginnings | Littleton, CO | 02/07/2022 | $26,213 |
| Waypoint Services | Assistant Teacher-and Subs Needed | Cedar Rapids, IA | 02/03/2022 | $20,870 |
| YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids | Impact Assistant Teacher | Grandville, MI | 11/30/2021 | $24,856 |
| Endeavor Schools | Cranium Academy-East Orlando-Assistant Teachers-Bonus!! | Orlando, FL | 09/29/2021 | $21,914 |
| Boys Town | Assistant Family Teacher-Overnight Shift | New Orleans, LA | 09/23/2021 | $38,610 |
Assistant Language Teacher Salaries FAQs
What state pays Assistant Language Teachers the most?
California pays Assistant Language Teachers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $33,728 per year, or $16.22 per hour.
How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as an Assistant Language Teacher?
You know if you are being paid fairly as an Assistant Language Teacher if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in New York you should be paid close to $32,727 per year.
What type of Assistant Language Teacher gets paid the most?
Language Arts Teacher gets paid the most. Language Arts Teacher made a median salary of $50,073. The best-paid 10 percent make $57,000, while the lowest-paid 10 percent make $43,000.
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