Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
Occupation
$44,930
National Median Salary
—
Median Hourly Wage
155,010
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2019-2024)
+40.1%
5 Year Change
$32,080
2019 Median
$44,930
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $48,590 | 40 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $48,590 | 40 |
| Business Schools and Computer and Management Training | $48,240 | — |
| Other Schools and Instruction | $43,620 | 230 |
| Educational Services | $37,970 | 34,250 |
Top Paying States for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $75,610 | 1,650 |
| Connecticut | $62,880 | 3,800 |
| New Jersey | $61,560 | 3,140 |
| Maryland | $56,140 | 5,600 |
| North Dakota | $50,570 | 100 |
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State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Business Schools and Computer and Management Training
Other Schools and Instruction
Educational Services
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Junior Colleges
Grantmaking and Giving Services
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Educational Support Services
Technical and Trade Schools
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
