SOC 25-9045 · May 2025 · United States
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary across the United States is $36,780 per year, measured over 1,420,350 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $49,120.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary
Pay for this occupation varies by 104.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $49,120 and Alabama pays $24,070.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $49,120 | 43,420 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $46,920 | 3,950 | |
| 3 | Maine | $46,750 | 8,700 | |
| 4 | California | $46,490 | 177,140 | |
| 5 | Vermont | $43,800 | 4,960 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | $40,100 | 38,540 | |
| 7 | Oregon | $39,850 | 23,030 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $39,380 | 39,210 | |
| 9 | Virginia | $38,520 | 31,370 | |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $38,440 | 7,880 |
States with the most Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 177,140 | $46,490 | |
| 2 | New York | 137,820 | $38,240 | |
| 3 | Texas | 108,960 | $29,850 | |
| 4 | Illinois | 64,210 | $36,990 | |
| 5 | New Jersey | 55,580 | $37,290 | |
| 6 | Florida | 54,530 | $34,430 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 48,310 | $34,740 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 47,300 | $35,920 | |
| 9 | Washington | 43,420 | $49,120 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 39,210 | $39,380 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Vernon | $57,950 | 870 |
| 2 | Seattle | $53,950 | 21,040 |
| 3 | Bellingham | $51,670 | 1,200 |
| 4 | Olympia | $51,350 | 1,700 |
| 5 | Bremerton | $50,530 | 1,370 |
| 6 | San Francisco | $49,360 | 18,710 |
| 7 | San Jose | $49,010 | 7,240 |
| 8 | Portland | $48,770 | 3,170 |
| 9 | Decatur | $48,480 | 550 |
| 10 | Napa | $48,450 | 530 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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