Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay in Arizona
$36,760avg. a year
Annual salary · 25,280 employed
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Arizona earn an average of $36,760 a year. That is $1,530 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $38,290. The best-paying metro area is Flagstaff, AZ at $39,120.
$35,900Median pay
$36,760Average yearly
+30%Avg. pay since 2020
#25Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Arizona metro areas
Average pay for teaching assistants, except postsecondary by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
1530 jobs
Flagstaff, AZ
$39,120
a year
217,320 jobs
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
$37,220
a year
33,390 jobs
Tucson, AZ
$36,830
a year
4810 jobs
Yuma, AZ
$34,210
a year
5650 jobs
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ
$34,060
a year
6610 jobs
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ
$34,020
a year
7520 jobs
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ
$33,300
a year
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Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay in Arizona, charted
Pay over time
Arizona, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Arizona teaching assistants, except postsecondary work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Arizona vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $38,290 | – |
| Arizona | $36,760 | – |
| California | $47,300 | – |
| Colorado | $38,100 | – |
| Utah | $37,680 | – |
| New Mexico | $36,610 | – |
| Nevada | $34,780 | – |
Related jobs in Arizona
- Instructional Coordinators$68,900
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$52,880
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,920
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,440
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,000
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$41,780
Average pay, Arizona, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do teaching assistants, except postsecondary make in Arizona?
The average is $36,760 a year, and the median is $35,900. That is $1,530 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $38,290.
Where in Arizona do they earn the most?
Flagstaff, AZ ($39,120), followed by Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ ($37,220). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ ($33,300).
How does Arizona rank?
Arizona ranks #25 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-9045. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national teaching assistants, except postsecondary page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.