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Teaching Assistant Salary in District of Columbia (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $38,231/year ($3,186/month) for a single filer
Teaching Assistant pay range in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,370 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,080 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,920 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,330 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,950 Teaching Assistant jobs in District of Columbia (occupation code 25-9045, “Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in District of Columbia
A median Teaching Assistant salary of $46,920 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus District of Columbia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,231 — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
| Gross (median) | $46,920 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,450 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,589 |
| District of Columbia state income tax | −$1,649 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,231 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,186 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Teaching Assistant make in District of Columbia?
- The median Teaching Assistant salary in District of Columbia is $46,920 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,080 and $49,330.
- What is the take-home pay for a Teaching Assistant in District of Columbia?
- On the median salary of $46,920, a single filer in District of Columbia takes home about $38,231 per year ($3,186 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
- How many Teaching Assistant jobs are there in District of Columbia?
- BLS counts 3,950 Teaching Assistant jobs in District of Columbia in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified District of Columbia state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for District of Columbia.