SOC 25-9044 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary — Wisconsin
Wisconsin · 6 metro areas compared
In Wisconsin the median wage for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary is $47,990 a year, which is 11.8% higher than the national figure of $42,910.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Wisconsin the median wage for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary is $47,990 a year, which is 11.8% higher than the national figure of $42,910. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $45,030 and $47,990. The lowest tenth earn under $30,670, while the highest tenth earn more than $58,740.
The area has 4,210 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.36 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Wisconsin ranks number 21st out of 45 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Appleton records the highest median at $51,500. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 521st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,670 | −28.5% |
| 25th | $45,030 | +4.9% |
| Median (50th) | $47,990 | +11.8% |
| 75th | $47,990 | +11.8% |
| 90th | $58,740 | +36.9% |
| Mean | $45,940 | +7.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Wisconsin
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $47,990 goes as far as $50,999 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,999US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,990 a year, 11.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,670 to $58,740 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,210 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 21st of 45 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Appleton, at $51,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $47,990, 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 Wisconsin is 11.8% 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 Wisconsin earns more than $58,740 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,670 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 Appleton, at $51,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,210 jobs in this occupation in Wisconsin. 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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