Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay in Alabama
$26,090avg. a year
Annual salary · 10,140 employed
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Alabama earn an average of $26,090 a year. That is $12,200 (32%) less than the U.S. average of $38,290. The best-paying metro area is Birmingham, AL at $28,350.
$24,070Median pay
$26,090Average yearly
+21%Avg. pay since 2020
#50Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Alabama metro areas
Average pay for teaching assistants, except postsecondary by metro area. Swipe to see all 13.
12,450 jobs
Birmingham, AL
$28,350
a year
2870 jobs
Columbus, GA-AL
$27,150
a year
3840 jobs
Huntsville, AL
$27,030
a year
4500 jobs
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
$26,830
a year
5710 jobs
Auburn-Opelika, AL
$26,440
a year
6830 jobs
Mobile, AL
$26,140
a year
7690 jobs
Montgomery, AL
$26,050
a year
8310 jobs
Decatur, AL
$25,410
a year
9240 jobs
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL
$24,340
a year
10240 jobs
Dothan, AL
$24,300
a year
11260 jobs
Anniston-Oxford, AL
$24,220
a year
12540 jobs
Tuscaloosa, AL
$23,920
a year
13190 jobs
Gadsden, AL
$23,140
a year
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Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay in Alabama, charted
Pay over time
Alabama, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Alabama teaching assistants, except postsecondary work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Alabama vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $38,290 | – |
| Alabama | $26,090 | – |
| Florida | $34,420 | – |
| Tennessee | $30,660 | – |
| Georgia | $30,150 | – |
| Mississippi | $25,830 | – |
Related jobs in Alabama
- Instructional Coordinators$75,160
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,590
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,280
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,320
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$25,660
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$31,160
Average pay, Alabama, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do teaching assistants, except postsecondary make in Alabama?
The average is $26,090 a year, and the median is $24,070. That is $12,200 (32%) less than the U.S. average of $38,290.
Where in Alabama do they earn the most?
Birmingham, AL ($28,350), followed by Columbus, GA-AL ($27,150). The lowest average among 13 metro areas with data is Gadsden, AL ($23,140).
How does Alabama rank?
Alabama ranks #50 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.