The average salary for a teacher assistant in North Carolina is around $29,790 per year.
Avg Salary
Teacher's assistants earn an average yearly salary of $29,790.
Wages typically start from $25,110 and go up to $38,050.
54% below national average Updated in 2025
Teacher assistant earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level teacher assistant earnings begin at:
$18.29 per hour
$38,050 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level teacher assistant earnings begin at:
$17.12 per hour
$35,600 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level teacher assistant earnings begin at:
$14.32 per hour
$29,790 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level teacher assistant earnings begin at:
$13.51 per hour
$28,110 per year
10th percentile
Starting level teacher assistant earnings begin at:
$12.07 per hour
$25,110 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Teacher assistant salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $49,120 |
| District of Columbia | $46,920 |
| Maine | $46,750 |
| California | $46,490 |
| Vermont | $43,800 |
| Minnesota | $40,100 |
| Oregon | $39,850 |
| Massachusetts | $39,380 |
| Virginia | $38,520 |
| New Hampshire | $38,440 |
| North Dakota | $38,240 |
| New York | $38,240 |
| Connecticut | $38,110 |
| Delaware | $37,830 |
| Wisconsin | $37,800 |
| New Jersey | $37,290 |
| Rhode Island | $37,220 |
| Alaska | $37,190 |
| Maryland | $37,060 |
| Utah | $37,050 |
| Illinois | $36,990 |
| Hawaii | $36,810 |
| Missouri | $36,300 |
| Wyoming | $36,100 |
| Ohio | $35,920 |
| Arizona | $35,900 |
| New Mexico | $35,900 |
| Colorado | $35,760 |
| Idaho | $35,560 |
| Nebraska | $35,160 |
| Michigan | $35,110 |
| Montana | $34,750 |
| Pennsylvania | $34,740 |
| Florida | $34,430 |
| Indiana | $33,300 |
| Nevada | $31,900 |
| Iowa | $30,510 |
| Kentucky | $30,160 |
| Texas | $29,850 |
| West Virginia | $29,800 |
| North Carolina | $29,790 |
| Kansas | $29,490 |
| Tennessee | $29,210 |
| Arkansas | $28,790 |
| Georgia | $28,770 |
| South Dakota | $28,220 |
| Oklahoma | $27,920 |
| South Carolina | $27,860 |
| Louisiana | $27,400 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $26,820 |
| Mississippi | $25,840 |
| Guam | $24,470 |
| Alabama | $24,070 |
| Puerto Rico | $18,090 |
How do teacher assistant salaries compare to similar careers?
Teacher's assistants earn 26% less than similar careers in North Carolina. On average, they make less than high school teachers but more than nannies.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| High school teacher salary | $58K |
| Elementary school teacher salary | $55K |
| Kindergarten teacher salary | $53K |
| Graduate teaching assistant salary | $50K |
| Preschool teacher salary | $36K |
| Teacher assistant salary | $30K |
| Childcare worker salary | $29K |
| Nanny salary | $29K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)