Average salary, compensation, and wages for Teacher assistants in the United StatesMedian annual earnings of teacher assistants in 2002 were $18,660. The middle 50 percent earned between $14,880 and $23,600. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $12,900, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $29,050. Teacher assistants who work part time ordinarily do not receive benefits. Full-time workers usually receive health coverage and other benefits. In 2002, about 3 out of 10 teacher assistants belonged to unions—mainly the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association—which bargain with school systems over wages, hours, and the terms and conditions of employment. More information on Teacher assistants from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Teacher assistants occupation Number of Teacher assistants in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Teacher assistants Working conditions for Teacher assistants Significant points for Teacher assistants Training requirements for Teacher assistants Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |