Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing instructional support activities, such as developing teaching materials, leading discussion groups, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers.

Salary by State

State Name Employment Annual Salary Hourly Salary
Alabama 790 $31,550 N/A
Alaska 90 $32,050 N/A
Arizona 1,080 $46,440 N/A
Arkansas 1,920 $23,910 N/A
California 16,840 $43,330 N/A
Colorado 760 $38,600 N/A
Connecticut 3,780 $58,110 N/A
Delaware 40 $39,510 N/A
District of Columbia 600 $44,560 N/A
Florida 2,560 $29,780 N/A
Georgia 1,440 $51,670 N/A
Hawaii 270 $44,090 N/A
Idaho 190 $36,780 N/A
Illinois 6,170 $38,050 N/A
Indiana 2,000 $48,160 N/A
Iowa 360 $38,470 N/A
Kansas 470 $32,360 N/A
Kentucky 1,440 $32,490 N/A
Louisiana 2,150 $34,780 N/A
Maine 640 $48,130 N/A
Maryland 5,070 $52,210 N/A
Massachusetts 3,330 $45,310 N/A
Michigan 13,170 $42,880 N/A
Minnesota 680 $43,040 N/A
Mississippi 210 $22,820 N/A
Missouri 4,610 $30,290 N/A
Montana 630 $24,520 N/A
Nebraska 190 $48,350 N/A
Nevada 650 $41,850 N/A
New Hampshire 100 $42,900 N/A
New Jersey 1,670 $47,690 N/A
New Mexico 570 $43,250 N/A
New York 15,080 $49,480 N/A
North Carolina 1,490 $30,240 N/A
North Dakota 150 $46,050 N/A
Ohio 2,390 $32,590 N/A
Oklahoma 390 $31,470 N/A
Oregon 450 $43,250 N/A
Pennsylvania 2,260 $43,210 N/A
Rhode Island 70 $47,670 N/A
South Carolina 520 $34,030 N/A
South Dakota 290 $36,860 N/A
Tennessee 770 $33,160 N/A
Texas 9,310 $27,250 N/A
Utah 2,930 $46,490 N/A
Vermont 40 $59,850 N/A
Virginia 3,130 $35,640 N/A
Washington 4,200 $39,360 N/A
Wisconsin 3,360 $40,140 N/A

Education

The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.

Any teaching assistant/aide program not listed above.

Certificate
Certificate
Certificate
Certificate
Certificate
  • $41,170 per year
    National average salary
    Moderate
    Job growth rate
  • Bachelor's degree
    Typical education requirement

Educational Attainment

The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as teaching assistants, postsecondary.

  • Less than high school 4%
  • High school graduate 26%
  • College dropout 24%
  • Associate’s degree 14%
  • Bachelor’s degree 23%
  • Master’s degree 7%
  • Doctorate degree 1%

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