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Teaching Assistant Salary in Maryland (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $30,409/year ($2,534/month) for a single filer
Teaching Assistant pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,520 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,060 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,090 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,680 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 23,340 Teaching Assistant jobs in Maryland (occupation code 25-9045, “Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Teaching Assistant salary of $37,060 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,409 — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
| Gross (median) | $37,060 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,267 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,835 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$1,549 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,409 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,534 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Teaching Assistant make in Maryland?
- The median Teaching Assistant salary in Maryland is $37,060 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,520 and $48,090.
- What is the take-home pay for a Teaching Assistant in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $37,060, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $30,409 per year ($2,534 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
- How many Teaching Assistant jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 23,340 Teaching Assistant jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.