Teaching assistant salary after taxes, by state
Median pay for teaching assistants and what's left after 2026 taxes. Of the states we cover, Washington leaves the most: about $40,967 a year.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $49,120 | $40,967 | $3,414 | 43,420 |
| California | $46,490 | $38,004 | $3,167 | 177,140 |
| New Hampshire | $38,440 | $33,067 | $2,756 | 7,880 |
| Alaska | $37,190 | $32,062 | $2,672 | 3,810 |
| Massachusetts | $39,380 | $31,992 | $2,666 | 39,210 |
| Virginia | $38,520 | $31,730 | $2,644 | 31,370 |
| New York | $38,240 | $31,209 | $2,601 | 137,820 |
| Wyoming | $36,100 | $31,186 | $2,599 | 3,680 |
| New Jersey | $37,290 | $31,177 | $2,598 | 55,580 |
| Ohio | $35,920 | $30,349 | $2,529 | 47,300 |
| Illinois | $36,990 | $30,215 | $2,518 | 64,210 |
| Florida | $34,430 | $29,845 | $2,487 | 54,530 |
| Michigan | $35,110 | $29,149 | $2,429 | 39,030 |
| Pennsylvania | $34,740 | $29,027 | $2,419 | 48,310 |
| Nevada | $31,900 | $27,812 | $2,318 | 7,100 |
| Texas | $29,850 | $26,164 | $2,180 | 108,960 |
| Tennessee | $29,210 | $25,650 | $2,138 | 23,280 |
| North Carolina | $29,790 | $25,414 | $2,118 | 32,150 |
| South Dakota | $28,220 | $24,849 | $2,071 | 4,650 |
| Georgia | $28,770 | $24,610 | $2,051 | 33,410 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.