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Teaching Assistant Salary in Georgia (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $24,426/year ($2,036/month) for a single filer
Teaching Assistant pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $21,190 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $23,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $28,770 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $35,750 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $39,120 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 33,410 Teaching Assistant jobs in Georgia (occupation code 25-9045, “Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Teaching Assistant salary of $28,770 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $24,426 — an effective tax rate of 15.1%.
| Gross (median) | $28,770 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,272 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,201 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$870 |
| Take-home (annual) | $24,426 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,036 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Georgia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Teaching Assistant make in Georgia?
- The median Teaching Assistant salary in Georgia is $28,770 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $23,120 and $35,750.
- What is the take-home pay for a Teaching Assistant in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $28,770, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $24,426 per year ($2,036 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.1%.
- How many Teaching Assistant jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 33,410 Teaching Assistant jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.