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Teacher associate salary
Average teacher associate salary
$16.35
How much does a teacher associate make?
The average teacher associate salary in the United States is $34,007. Teacher associate salaries typically range between $23,000 and $50,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for teacher associates is $16.35 per hour.
Teacher associate salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Teacher associates earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can a Teacher Associate earn more?
Average teacher associate salary by state
The average teacher associate salary in Alaska, Washington, and Massachusetts are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average teacher associate salary states are Alabama, Georgia, and Arkansas.
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Highest paying states for teacher associates
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $38,561 | $18.54 |
| 2 | New York | $42,505 | $20.44 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $43,809 | $21.06 |
| 4 | Montana | $36,633 | $17.61 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $43,670 | $21.00 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $39,129 | $18.81 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $37,083 | $17.83 |
| 8 | Washington | $44,131 | $21.22 |
| 9 | Delaware | $39,356 | $18.92 |
| 10 | Alaska | $50,466 | $24.26 |
| 11 | Colorado | $35,984 | $17.30 |
| 12 | Illinois | $35,158 | $16.90 |
| 13 | Arizona | $34,054 | $16.37 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $40,215 | $19.33 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $35,893 | $17.26 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $36,464 | $17.53 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $34,664 | $16.67 |
| 18 | Oregon | $39,125 | $18.81 |
| 19 | Nevada | $32,840 | $15.79 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $34,734 | $16.70 |
| 21 | Maine | $36,704 | $17.65 |
| 22 | District of Columbia | $38,058 | $18.30 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $33,891 | $16.29 |
| 24 | California | $36,459 | $17.53 |
| 25 | Utah | $34,728 | $16.70 |
| 26 | Idaho | $33,946 | $16.32 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $30,040 | $14.44 |
| 28 | South Dakota | $33,371 | $16.04 |
| 29 | Michigan | $30,071 | $14.46 |
| 30 | West Virginia | $32,591 | $15.67 |
| 31 | Missouri | $30,697 | $14.76 |
| 32 | Maryland | $29,332 | $14.10 |
| 33 | Texas | $28,724 | $13.81 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $27,651 | $13.29 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $27,589 | $13.26 |
| 36 | Ohio | $30,449 | $14.64 |
| 37 | Hawaii | $35,374 | $17.01 |
| 38 | Iowa | $28,318 | $13.61 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $30,014 | $14.43 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $27,884 | $13.41 |
| 41 | Indiana | $26,825 | $12.90 |
| 42 | Kansas | $26,372 | $12.68 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $27,024 | $12.99 |
| 44 | Virginia | $28,300 | $13.61 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $27,259 | $13.11 |
| 46 | Georgia | $25,150 | $12.09 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $22,887 | $11.00 |
| 48 | Florida | $22,683 | $10.91 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $24,851 | $11.95 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $25,089 | $12.06 |
| 51 | Alabama | $25,757 | $12.38 |
Highest paying cities for teacher associates
The highest-paying cities for teacher associates are Boston, MA, New York, NY, and San Francisco, CA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | $43,786 | $21.05 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $42,403 | $20.39 |
| 3 | San Francisco, CA | $39,430 | $18.96 |
| 4 | Washington, DC | $38,067 | $18.30 |
| 5 | Greenfield, WI | $36,077 | $17.34 |
| 6 | Denver, CO | $35,986 | $17.30 |
| 7 | Glendale, AZ | $34,212 | $16.45 |
| 8 | Shelby, MI | $30,403 | $14.62 |
| 9 | Arlington, VA | $30,126 | $14.48 |
| 10 | Columbus, OH | $29,715 | $14.29 |
| 11 | Fort Worth, TX | $29,183 | $14.03 |
| 12 | Tulsa, OK | $27,733 | $13.33 |
| 13 | Spartanburg, SC | $23,552 | $11.32 |
| 14 | Wesley Chapel, FL | $22,788 | $10.96 |
Teacher associate salary details
A teacher associate's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $50,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a teacher associate's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $50,000 | $4,167 | $24 |
| 75th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| Average | $34,007 | $2,834 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
Highest paying teacher associate jobs
The highest paying types of teacher associates are science teacher, history teacher, and esl teacher.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substitute School Teacher | $33,215 | $2,768 | $15.97 | 82,842 |
| Math And Science Teacher | $46,589 | $3,882 | $22.40 | 71,273 |
| Head Start Teacher | $33,865 | $2,822 | $16.28 | 67,747 |
| Substitute Teacher | $32,904 | $2,742 | $15.82 | 69,292 |
| Child Care Teacher | $26,036 | $2,170 | $12.52 | 139,010 |
| Day Care Teacher | $31,231 | $2,603 | $15.01 | 138,110 |
Which companies pay teacher associates the most?
Teacher associate salaries at Ethical Culture Fieldston School and The Chapin School are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average teacher associate salary at companies like University of Southern California and University of California, Berkeley are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethical Culture Fieldston School | $67,445 | $32.43 |
| 2 | The Chapin School | $63,256 | $30.41 |
| 3 | University of Southern California | $55,791 | $26.82 |
| 4 | University of California-Berkeley | $50,193 | $24.13 |
| 5 | Cook Children's Medical Center | $49,942 | $24.01 |
| 6 | The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine | $47,176 | $22.68 |
| 7 | The International Preschools Inc | $45,538 | $21.89 |
| 8 | Denver Public Schools | $45,003 | $21.64 |
| 9 | Rochester Institute of Technology | $44,719 | $21.50 |
| 10 | Distinctive Schools | $42,427 | $20.40 |
| 11 | Buckeye Union High School District | $40,933 | $19.68 |
| 12 | Rocketship Education | $40,852 | $19.64 |
| 13 | New London Hospital | $39,134 | $18.81 |
| 14 | Lexington Medical Center | $38,815 | $18.66 |
| 15 | KIPP Austin Public Schools | $38,394 | $18.46 |
| 16 | Albany Community Charter School | $38,235 | $18.38 |
| 17 | Cornerstone Learning Community | $37,834 | $18.19 |
| 18 | Children's Hospital Los Angeles | $37,237 | $17.90 |
| 19 | KIPP DC | $37,117 | $17.84 |
| 20 | Achievement Prep | $36,152 | $17.38 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Teacher associate salary trends
The average teacher associate salary has risen by $6,243 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average teacher associate earned $27,764 annually, but today, they earn $34,007 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for teacher associates over the last decade.
Compare teacher associate salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average teacher associate salary over time
Compare teacher associate salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Teacher associate salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,000 | $16.35 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $32,800 | $15.79 | +3.3% |
| 2023 | $31,800 | $15.27 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $30,900 | $14.87 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | $29,900 | $14.38 | +2.0% |
Recently added teacher associate salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Options for Learning | Associate Teacher | Ione, CA | 06/30/2025 | $49,838 |
| Get It Recruit-Educational Services | Teacher Associate-Remote | WFH | Essex Junction, VT | 06/29/2025 | $41,740 |
| Audubon Area Community Services | Teacher Associate HS Helen Sears (Head Start) | Owensboro, KY | 06/28/2025 | $25,336 |
| Chancelight Behavioral Health | Associate Teacher | Concord, CA | 06/28/2025 | $41,740 |
| YWCA Greater Los Angeles | Associate Teacher | Los Angeles, CA | 06/28/2025 | $45,601 |
| Kipp Capital Region (Kipp Albany Public Schools | Associate Teacher | Albany, NY | 06/28/2025 | $51,800 |
| Spectrum Center-Solano | Associate Teacher | Concord, CA | 06/28/2025 | $41,740 |
| Rossier Park School | Associate Teacher | Concord, CA | 06/28/2025 | $41,740 |
| Bright Horizons Children's Centers | Associate Teacher-Mcdonough GA | McDonough, GA | 06/27/2025 | $30,992 |
| Oakland Schools | Gsrp Associate Teacher-Berkley Building Blocks-Multiple Positions Available | Bowne, MI | 06/27/2025 | $35,688 |
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