SOC 25-9044 · May 2025 · United States
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary across the United States is $42,910 per year, measured over 164,090 jobs. The highest state median is in Maryland, at $58,330.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
Pay for this occupation varies by 158.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Maryland pays $58,330 and Alabama pays $22,600.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $58,330 | 5,030 | |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $56,370 | 3,040 | |
| 3 | Texas | $55,670 | 13,540 | |
| 4 | New Jersey | $54,260 | 3,390 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | $53,380 | 600 | |
| 6 | Utah | $52,300 | 2,020 | |
| 7 | Washington | $50,460 | 1,480 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | $50,050 | 2,900 | |
| 9 | North Dakota | $49,960 | 90 | |
| 10 | Oklahoma | $49,920 | 1,680 |
States with the most Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 19,120 | $49,140 | |
| 2 | Michigan | 18,440 | $39,830 | |
| 3 | New York | 17,390 | $43,610 | |
| 4 | Texas | 13,540 | $55,670 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 12,340 | $36,040 | |
| 6 | Florida | 9,130 | $37,770 | |
| 7 | Arizona | 7,200 | $49,810 | |
| 8 | Maryland | 5,030 | $58,330 | |
| 9 | Wisconsin | 4,210 | $47,990 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 3,390 | $54,260 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canton | $78,510 | 310 |
| 2 | Bridgeport | $68,230 | 100 |
| 3 | Syracuse | $65,670 | — |
| 4 | Lubbock | $64,160 | 1,830 |
| 5 | Merced | $63,220 | 100 |
| 6 | Sacramento | $61,780 | 4,800 |
| 7 | Flagstaff | $61,730 | 120 |
| 8 | Buffalo | $61,540 | 330 |
| 9 | Duluth | $60,470 | 40 |
| 10 | Amherst Town | $60,210 | — |
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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