SOC 25-9045 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — Alaska
Alaska nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
In Alaska, AK the median wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary is $45,560 a year, which is 23.9% higher than the national figure of $36,780.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Alaska, AK the median wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary is $45,560 a year, which is 23.9% higher than the national figure of $36,780. Half of workers earn between $29,180 and $48,900. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $24,770 and the ninetieth at $58,500.
The area has 2,050 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 18.9 of every thousand jobs. Fairbanks leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $31,090. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 292nd of 346 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,770 | −32.7% |
| 25th | $29,180 | −20.7% |
| Median (50th) | $45,560 | +23.9% |
| 75th | $48,900 | +33.0% |
| 90th | $58,500 | +59.1% |
| Mean | $41,950 | +14.1% |
Other metro areas in Alaska
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alaska run 2.4% above the national average, so the median of $45,560 buys what $44,492 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 21.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
102.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,492US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,560 a year, 23.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $24,770 to $58,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,050 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fairbanks, at $31,090.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Alaska, AK?
The median annual wage is $45,560, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $36,780, so pay in Alaska, AK is 23.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Alaska, AK earns more than $58,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $24,770 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Fairbanks, at $31,090 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,050 jobs in this occupation in Alaska, AK. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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