Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary (2025)
Based on 1,420,350 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $27,150 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $31,060 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $36,780 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $45,360 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $50,040 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$27K
25th
$31K
Median
$37K
75th
$45K
90th
$50K
Highest Paying States for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Washington | $50,650 |
| District of Columbia | $47,690 |
| California | $47,300 |
| Maine | $45,790 |
| Massachusetts | $42,970 |
| Maryland | $42,630 |
| Vermont | $42,040 |
| Minnesota | $41,890 |
| New York | $41,720 |
| Oregon | $41,550 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Washington at an average of $50,650 per year, while Oregon has an average of $41,550 — a difference of $9,100. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1,420,350 workers were employed as Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Educational Instruction and Library Occupations. The annual mean wage of $38,290 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 25-9045