SOC 25-9044 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary — Georgia
Georgia · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Georgia comes to $48,800 a year, ahead of the national median of $42,910 by 13.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Georgia comes to $48,800 a year, ahead of the national median of $42,910 by 13.7%. Pay ranges from under $21,900 at the tenth percentile to more than $73,190 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $29,260 to $51,340.
The area has 2,470 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.48 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Georgia ranks number 17th out of 45 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Savannah records the highest median at $49,160. Of the 744 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 449th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,900 | −49.0% |
| 25th | $29,260 | −31.8% |
| Median (50th) | $48,800 | +13.7% |
| 75th | $51,340 | +19.6% |
| 90th | $73,190 | +70.6% |
| Mean | $45,310 | +5.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Georgia
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $48,800 goes as far as $50,675 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,800as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,675US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,800 a year, 13.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $21,900 to $73,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,470 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 17th of 45 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Savannah, at $49,160.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in Georgia?
The median annual wage is $48,800, 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 Georgia is 13.7% 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 Georgia earns more than $73,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $21,900 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 Savannah, at $49,160 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,470 jobs in this occupation in Georgia. 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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