Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for teaching assistants, except postsecondary in the U.S. is $36,780, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $36,780
- Mean annual wage
- $38,290
- Median hourly wage
- —
- Employment
- 1,420,350
1,420,350 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,150 | — |
| 25th percentile | $31,060 | — |
| Median (50th) | $36,780 | — |
| 75th percentile | $45,360 | — |
| 90th percentile | $50,040 | — |
Highest-paying states for teaching assistants, except postsecondary
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $49,120 | 43,420 |
| District of Columbia | $46,920 | 3,950 |
| Maine | $46,750 | 8,700 |
| California | $46,490 | 177,140 |
| Vermont | $43,800 | 4,960 |
| Minnesota | $40,100 | 38,540 |
| Oregon | $39,850 | 23,030 |
| Massachusetts | $39,380 | 39,210 |
| Virginia | $38,520 | 31,370 |
| New Hampshire | $38,440 | 7,880 |
Lowest-paying states
- Alabama: $24,070 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $25,840 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $27,400 median annual wage
- South Carolina: $27,860 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $27,920 median annual wage
Related occupations
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,970
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72,040
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,370
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$41,670
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,140
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,800
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65,120
- Instructional Coordinators$77,440
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
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