SOC 25-9044 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary — Border Region of Texas
Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in Border Region of Texas, TX is $21,570 per year, substantially below the national median of $42,910 — a gap of 49.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in Border Region of Texas, TX is $21,570 per year, substantially below the national median of $42,910 — a gap of 49.7%. Pay ranges from under $15,460 at the tenth percentile to more than $32,350 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $20,800 to $28,360.
Employment stands at 50, or 1.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Lubbock leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $64,160. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 193rd of 194 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,460 | −64.0% |
| 25th | $20,800 | −51.5% |
| Median (50th) | $21,570 | −49.7% |
| 75th | $28,360 | −33.9% |
| 90th | $32,350 | −24.6% |
| Mean | $24,650 | −42.6% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lubbock | $64,160 | 1,830 | |
| 2 | College Station | $57,790 | 4,370 | |
| 3 | Austin | $48,710 | 140 | |
| 4 | Texarkana | $47,440 | 70 | |
| 5 | Corpus Christi | $47,030 | 340 | |
| 6 | Dallas | $46,920 | 1,570 | |
| 7 | El Paso | $46,330 | 300 | |
| 8 | Brownsville | $40,520 | 90 | |
| 9 | Houston | $38,490 | 2,730 | |
| 10 | San Antonio | $37,030 | 290 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Border Region of Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $21,570 goes as far as $22,214 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 48.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$21,570as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$22,214US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $21,570 a year, 49.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $15,460 to $32,350 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lubbock, at $64,160.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in Border Region of Texas, TX?
The median annual wage is $21,570, 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 $42,910, so pay in Border Region of Texas, TX is 49.7% lower. 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 Border Region of Texas, TX earns more than $32,350 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $15,460 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 Lubbock, at $64,160 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Border Region of Texas, TX. 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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