📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Teaching Assistants Postsecondary Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · Very High Demand

Average
$36,651
per year
Median
$33,678
per year
Hourly
$17.62
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$25,873
25th Percentile — Junior$31,742
50th Percentile — Median$33,678
75th Percentile — Senior$44,948
90th Percentile — Top Earners$49,451
💡 Top-earning Teaching Assistants Postsecondarys in Texas make up to $49,451 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$32.9k
2021
$33.6k
2022
$34.3k
2023
$35.1k
2024
$35.9k
2025
$36.7k
2026
📈 Teaching Assistants Postsecondary salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 2.2% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Teaching Assistants Postsecondary Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $35,551 -3.0% Very High
San Antonio $32,986 -10.0% Very High
Dallas $36,284 -1.0% Very High
Austin $39,583 +8.0% Very High
Fort Worth $35,185 -4.0% Very High
El Paso $30,054 -18.0% Very High
Arlington $35,551 -3.0% Very High
Corpus Christi $31,886 -13.0% Very High
Plano $37,384 +2.0% Very High
Laredo $29,321 -20.0% Very High
Lubbock $30,054 -18.0% Very High
Garland $34,818 -5.0% Very High
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Teaching Assistants Postsecondary Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Teaching Assistants Postsecondarys. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $36,651 per year, Texas's Teaching Assistants Postsecondary salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $25,873–$31,742, while experienced Teaching Assistants Postsecondarys can command $44,948–$49,451.

Looking ahead, the Teaching Assistants Postsecondary profession in Texas is projected to grow at 2.2% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ 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
  • The average Teaching Assistants Postsecondary salary in Texas is $36,651 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $38,580.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Teaching Assistants Postsecondarys the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Teaching Assistants Postsecondary employment.
  • At $36,651/year, Texas Teaching Assistants Postsecondary salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $38,580/year.