Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$28,600
- 25th Percentile — Junior$35,270
- 50th Percentile — Median$42,910
- 75th Percentile — Senior$60,510
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$76,420
The top 10% of Teaching Assistants Postsecondary earn $76,420 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $28,600, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii (est.) | $73,888 | +55.0% |
| Maryland | $59,850 | +25.6% |
| Connecticut (est.) | $58,157 | +22.0% |
| New Jersey | $57,210 | +20.0% |
| Ohio | $55,560 | +16.6% |
| Massachusetts | $54,020 | +13.3% |
| Oregon | $53,660 | +12.6% |
| California | $53,330 | +11.9% |
| Maine | $53,250 | +11.7% |
| Arizona | $52,880 | +10.9% |
| North Carolina | $51,580 | +8.2% |
| District of Columbia | $51,390 | +7.8% |
| Minnesota | $51,350 | +7.7% |
| Virginia | $50,720 | +6.4% |
| New Mexico | $50,280 | +5.5% |
| Vermont | $50,130 | +5.2% |
| Delaware (est.) | $50,054 | +5.0% |
| Washington | $50,000 | +4.9% |
| New York | $49,990 | +4.9% |
| Rhode Island | $49,920 | +4.7% |
| North Dakota | $49,880 | +4.6% |
| Michigan | $49,740 | +4.3% |
| Illinois | $49,630 | +4.1% |
| Texas | $49,560 | +4.0% |
| Kentucky | $48,400 | +1.5% |
| Utah | $48,230 | +1.2% |
| Colorado | $46,930 | -1.6% |
| South Carolina | $46,240 | -3.0% |
| Wisconsin | $45,940 | -3.6% |
| Georgia | $45,310 | -5.0% |
| Nebraska | $44,450 | -6.8% |
| Wyoming (est.) | $44,333 | -7.0% |
| Oklahoma | $44,140 | -7.4% |
| Iowa | $43,760 | -8.2% |
| Idaho | $42,720 | -10.4% |
| South Dakota | $42,710 | -10.4% |
| Missouri (est.) | $41,473 | -13.0% |
| Kansas | $40,820 | -14.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $40,440 | -15.2% |
| Indiana | $38,480 | -19.3% |
| Louisiana | $38,420 | -19.4% |
| Florida | $38,300 | -19.7% |
| Mississippi (est.) | $38,136 | -20.0% |
| Montana | $37,990 | -20.3% |
| Alaska | $35,740 | -25.0% |
| West Virginia | $34,790 | -27.0% |
| Tennessee | $33,580 | -29.6% |
| New Hampshire | $29,170 | -38.8% |
| Nevada | $27,190 | -43.0% |
| Arkansas | $26,580 | -44.2% |
| Alabama | $25,850 | -45.8% |
What Factors Affect Teaching Assistants Postsecondary Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Teaching Assistants Postsecondary is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Maryland pays an average of $59,850, while Alabama pays $25,850 — a gap of $34,000 per year.
The middle half of Teaching Assistants Postsecondary earn between $35,270 and $60,510 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,600, while the top 10% earn more than $76,420.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Teaching Assistants Postsecondary?
The average salary for Teaching Assistants Postsecondary in the United States is $47,670 per year, with a median of $42,910.
What is the starting salary for Teaching Assistants Postsecondary?
Entry-level Teaching Assistants Postsecondary typically earn between $28,600 and $35,270 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Teaching Assistants Postsecondary the most?
Maryland pays Teaching Assistants Postsecondary the most at $59,850 per year on average, followed by New Jersey ($57,210) and Ohio ($55,560).
How much do Teaching Assistants Postsecondary make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $47,670, Teaching Assistants Postsecondary earn approximately $22.92 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Teaching Assistants Postsecondary a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 164,090 Teaching Assistants Postsecondary jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $47,670 and a median of $42,910 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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