Teacher Assistants in New York
Is New York a good place for you to work as a Teacher Assistant?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Teacher Assistants in New York are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Teacher Assistants in New York is growing faster than average.
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Teacher Assistants in New York earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Teacher Assistants Work in New York?
There were approximately 123,960 workers employed as Teacher Assistants in this state in 2018.
There were 125,790 Teacher Assistants employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 1,830 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 19,390 Teacher Assistants working in it, which means New York has more Teacher Assistants than average.
Job Projections for New York
Jobs for Teacher Assistants in this state are growing at a rate of 8.8% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 8.4%.
New York Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 15,050 annual Teacher Assistants job openings in New York, and 143,930 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 147,900 annual jobs and 1,417,600 total jobs in 2026.
What do Teacher Assistants Make in New York?
In 2018 wages for Teacher Assistants ranged from $21,970 to $43,410 with $29,090 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in New York is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top New York Metros for Teacher Assistants
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Teacher Assistants.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA | 121,470 | $30,090 |
| Rochester, NY | 8,090 | $24,960 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | 7,030 | $28,750 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY | 6,710 | $24,320 |
| Syracuse, NY | 4,680 | $27,710 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | 2,100 | $23,790 |
| Binghamton, NY | 1,790 | $23,590 |
| Kingston, NY | 1,260 | $28,100 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | 940 | $24,210 |
| Glens Falls, NY | 780 | $24,080 |
| Ithaca, NY | 680 | $24,390 |
| Elmira, NY | 520 | $26,030 |
Top States for Teacher Assistants Employment
The table below shows the states where most Teacher Assistants work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 167,950 | $34,580 |
| New York | 123,960 | $29,090 |
| Texas | 88,700 | $22,000 |
| Illinois | 60,630 | $26,290 |
| New Jersey | 55,130 | $27,190 |
| Florida | 50,440 | $23,370 |
| Pennsylvania | 46,610 | $25,350 |
| Ohio | 40,710 | $25,950 |
| Massachusetts | 38,770 | $32,780 |
| Washington | 37,810 | $34,430 |
| Georgia | 37,150 | $19,530 |
| Michigan | 35,700 | $26,240 |
| Minnesota | 34,800 | $31,380 |
| North Carolina | 31,090 | $23,380 |
| Virginia | 31,030 | $25,650 |
| Indiana | 26,450 | $22,810 |
| Arizona | 25,540 | $23,990 |
| Wisconsin | 25,070 | $29,250 |
| Connecticut | 22,930 | $32,870 |
| Tennessee | 22,240 | $23,740 |
Below are the states where Teacher Assistants get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $39,080 |
| California | $34,580 |
| Washington | $34,430 |
| District of Columbia | $34,400 |
| Maine | $32,900 |
| Connecticut | $32,870 |
| North Dakota | $32,840 |
| Massachusetts | $32,780 |
| Oregon | $32,140 |
| Rhode Island | $31,750 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By IMCBerea College under License
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