Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Occupation

$44,930
National Median Salary
—
Median Hourly Wage
155,010
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$28,020
$32,640
$44,930
$60,410
$73,560

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

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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