SOC 25-9044 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary — Little Rock
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay in Little Rock, AR is $26,680 a year, 37.8% 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 Little Rock, AR is $26,680 a year, 37.8% under the national median of $42,910 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $22,880 and $35,530. The lowest tenth earn under $22,880, while the highest tenth earn more than $35,530.
The area has 530 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.5 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Jonesboro records the highest median at $23,080. Of the 513 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 509th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,880 | −46.7% |
| 25th | $22,880 | −46.7% |
| Median (50th) | $26,680 | −37.8% |
| 75th | $35,530 | −17.2% |
| 90th | $35,530 | −17.2% |
| Mean | $29,970 | −30.2% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonesboro | $23,080 | 250 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Little Rock run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $26,680 goes as far as $30,702 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 28.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$26,680as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$30,702US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $26,680 a year, 37.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,880 to $35,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 530 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jonesboro, at $23,080.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in Little Rock, AR?
The median annual wage is $26,680, 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 Little Rock, AR is 37.8% 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 Little Rock, AR earns more than $35,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,880 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 Jonesboro, at $23,080 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 530 jobs in this occupation in Little Rock, AR. 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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