Teacher Assistants in Tennessee
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Projected employment for Teacher Assistants in Tennessee is growing faster than average.
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Teacher Assistants in Tennessee earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Teacher Assistants Work in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, there were 22,240 people working as Teacher Assistants in the year 2018.
There were 22,460 Teacher Assistants employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 220 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 19,390 Teacher Assistants working in it, which means Tennessee has more Teacher Assistants than average.
Job Projections for Tennessee
Jobs for Teacher Assistants in this state are growing at a rate of 9.2% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 8.4%.
Tennessee Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 2,570 annual Teacher Assistants job openings in Tennessee, and 24,560 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 Tennessee?
In 2018 wages for Teacher Assistants ranged from $16,890 to $34,960 with $23,740 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in Tennessee is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Tennessee 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN | 6,140 | $25,240 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 4,580 | $26,900 |
| Knoxville, TN | 3,080 | $22,190 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | 1,500 | $19,280 |
| Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA | 1,080 | $21,260 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | 740 | $26,380 |
| Johnson City, TN | 690 | $18,350 |
| Jackson, TN | 490 | $24,560 |
| Morristown, TN | 320 | $23,850 |
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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