SOC 25-9044 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary — Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay in Cincinnati, OH is $28,020 a year, 34.7% under the national median of $42,910 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Cincinnati, OH is $28,020 a year, 34.7% under the national median of $42,910 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $22,330 and $51,270. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $22,330 and the ninetieth at $75,160.
Canton leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $78,510. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 645th of 647 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,330 | −48.0% |
| 25th | $22,330 | −48.0% |
| Median (50th) | $28,020 | −34.7% |
| 75th | $51,270 | +19.5% |
| 90th | $75,160 | +75.2% |
| Mean | $39,150 | −8.8% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cincinnati run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $28,020 goes as far as $30,194 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 29.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$28,020as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$30,194US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $28,020 a year, 34.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,330 to $75,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Canton, at $78,510.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in Cincinnati, OH?
The median annual wage is $28,020, 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 Cincinnati, OH is 34.7% 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 Cincinnati, OH earns more than $75,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,330 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 Canton, at $78,510 per year.
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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