Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$32,000/yr
Typical range
$25,000 – $41,000
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education does
Teaching assistants support classroom teachers by helping students with assignments, managing materials, and supervising activities. They work with general education students in preschool through secondary settings to enhance the learning environment.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $63,970/yr
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $72,040/yr
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $64,370/yr
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — $41,670/yr
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $38,140/yr
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