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The average salary for a Bilingual Teacher Aide in the United States is approximately $34,609 per year, translating to about $17 per hour. Salaries can vary considerably based on factors such as geographic location and years of experience.
Some states offer higher salaries for Bilingual Teacher Aides. For instance, states like California and New York often provide competitive compensation, reflecting the demand for bilingual education professionals. Research suggests that Bilingual Teacher Aides in urban areas tend to earn more due to the higher cost of living and increased demand for bilingual instruction.
Many job opportunities exist for Bilingual Teacher Aides within public schools, private institutions, and tutoring centers. As education continues to embrace diversity, the demand for bilingual support staff is expected to grow, making this a viable career path for those fluent in multiple languages.
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The highest-paying states for bilingual teacher aides are New York, Alaska, and New Jersey. The lowest average bilingual teacher aide salary states are Florida, Louisiana, and Alabama.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $44,696 | $21.49 |
| 2 | Michigan | $42,103 | $20.24 |
| 3 | New York | $45,812 | $22.02 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $40,616 | $19.53 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $41,033 | $19.73 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $42,180 | $20.28 |
| 7 | Ohio | $41,043 | $19.73 |
| 8 | Maryland | $41,106 | $19.76 |
| 9 | Alaska | $45,456 | $21.85 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $35,814 | $17.22 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $40,165 | $19.31 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $34,864 | $16.76 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $44,338 | $21.32 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $42,180 | $20.28 |
| 15 | Vermont | $38,274 | $18.40 |
| 16 | Oregon | $37,572 | $18.06 |
| 17 | Delaware | $36,989 | $17.78 |
| 18 | Iowa | $31,434 | $15.11 |
| 19 | Maine | $34,623 | $16.65 |
| 20 | Washington | $37,158 | $17.86 |
| 21 | Indiana | $30,057 | $14.45 |
| 22 | California | $38,553 | $18.54 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $35,170 | $16.91 |
| 24 | Virginia | $34,832 | $16.75 |
| 25 | Georgia | $31,034 | $14.92 |
| 26 | Nevada | $34,644 | $16.66 |
| 27 | Montana | $29,556 | $14.21 |
| 28 | Texas | $30,080 | $14.46 |
| 29 | Illinois | $29,886 | $14.37 |
| 30 | Kentucky | $30,651 | $14.74 |
| 31 | West Virginia | $31,349 | $15.07 |
| 32 | Colorado | $31,269 | $15.03 |
| 33 | Kansas | $28,332 | $13.62 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $28,600 | $13.75 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $28,764 | $13.83 |
| 36 | Utah | $31,858 | $15.32 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $29,377 | $14.12 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $28,625 | $13.76 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $28,379 | $13.64 |
| 40 | Arizona | $30,985 | $14.90 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $30,074 | $14.46 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $28,876 | $13.88 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $34,374 | $16.53 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $28,068 | $13.49 |
| 45 | Idaho | $28,557 | $13.73 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $26,556 | $12.77 |
| 47 | Florida | $27,062 | $13.01 |
| 48 | Missouri | $26,073 | $12.54 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $27,007 | $12.98 |
| 50 | Alabama | $26,760 | $12.87 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $26,211 | $12.60 |
The highest-paying cities for bilingual teacher aides are New York, NY, Vacaville, CA, and Detroit, MI.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $45,932 | $22.08 |
| 2 | Vacaville, CA | $42,965 | $20.66 |
| 3 | Detroit, MI | $42,456 | $20.41 |
| 4 | Stamford, CT | $42,380 | $20.38 |
| 5 | Philadelphia, PA | $41,088 | $19.75 |
| 6 | Dublin, OH | $39,894 | $19.18 |
| 7 | Olympia, WA | $37,685 | $18.12 |
| 8 | Irving, TX | $30,108 | $14.47 |
| 9 | Joliet, IL | $29,693 | $14.28 |
A bilingual teacher aide's salary ranges from $22,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $53,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $53,000 | $4,417 | $25 |
| 75th Percentile | $43,000 | $3,583 | $21 |
| Average | $34,609 | $2,884 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $22,000 | $1,833 | $11 |
The highest paying types of bilingual teacher aides are teacher internship, teacher, and teacher associate.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Para Educator | $31,394 | $2,616 | $15.09 | 56,897 |
| Education Paraprofessional | $31,158 | $2,596 | $14.98 | 53,164 |
| Student Internship | $31,256 | $2,605 | $15.03 | 55,578 |
| Aide | $27,793 | $2,316 | $13.36 | 78,919 |
| School Aide | $29,896 | $2,491 | $14.37 | 69,231 |
| Teacher Internship | $48,398 | $4,033 | $23.27 | 105,496 |
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Bilingual teacher aide salaries at Dublin City Schools and Irving Isd are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average bilingual teacher aide salary at companies like University Settlement and Sterling High School are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dublin City Schools | $56,359 | $27.10 |
| 2 | Irving Isd | $44,952 | $21.61 |
| 3 | University Settlement | $44,907 | $21.59 |
| 4 | Sterling High School | $36,000 | $17.31 |
| 5 | San Luis Coastal Unified School District | $35,178 | $16.91 |
| 6 | Door’s | $32,149 | $15.46 |
| 7 | Exceptional Children's Foundation | $31,758 | $15.27 |
| 8 | European Service at Home | $29,780 | $14.32 |
| 9 | LHC Group | $29,067 | $13.97 |
| 10 | Resource Center for Independent Living | $28,932 | $13.91 |
| 11 | Columbia Public Schools | $28,634 | $13.77 |
| 12 | Wayne RESA | $26,746 | $12.86 |
| 13 | Bakersfield City School District | $26,302 | $12.65 |
| 14 | Fontana Unified School District | $25,227 | $12.13 |
| 15 | Always Best Care | $24,228 | $11.65 |
The average bilingual teacher aide salary has risen by $6,353 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average bilingual teacher aide earned $28,256 annually, but today, they earn $34,609 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for bilingual teacher aides over the last decade.
Compare bilingual teacher aide salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare bilingual teacher aide salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $34,600 | $16.64 | +3.4% |
| 2025 | $33,400 | $16.07 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $32,300 | $15.54 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $31,500 | $15.13 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | $30,400 | $14.64 | +2.0% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco | Bilingual Program AID-Day Shift | San Francisco, CA | 06/27/2025 | $51,132 |
| Klein ISD (Tx | Aide-Bilingual/ESL School Year** | Nome, TX | 06/27/2025 | $28,175 |
| Pasadena Independent School District (Tx | Bilingual Aide | Pasadena, TX | 06/17/2025 | $31,649 |
| Klein Independent School District | Aide-Bilingual Pre-K School Year** | Nome, TX | 06/12/2025 | $28,175 |
| Port Arthur Independent School District (Tx | Aide Bilingual | Port Arthur, TX | 06/10/2025 | $18,176 |
| Medford Public Schools | Summer Enrichment Bilingual EL Aide | Medford, MA | 06/06/2025 | $54,262 |
| Fullbloom | Bilingual Aide | Norwalk, CT | 06/03/2025 | $41,740 |
| Waller Independent School District | Aide-Bilingual) | Waller, TX | 05/25/2025 | $31,681 |
| Pasadena Independent School District (Tx | Bilingual Aide | Pasadena, TX | 05/22/2025 | $31,649 |
| Klein ISD (Tx | Aide-Bilingual/ESL School Year** | Nome, TX | 05/22/2025 | $28,175 |
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