Teaching Assistants (Postsecondary) Salary by State
The national median pay for teaching assistants (postsecondary) is $42,910 a year. By state, it ranges from $22,600 in Alabama to $58,330 in Maryland.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $28,600
- 25th percentile
- $35,270
- Median
- $42,910
- 75th percentile
- $60,510
- Top 10%
- $76,420
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 164,090 jobs.
Median pay in 44 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $58,330 | +36% | $40,460 | $75,980 | 5,030 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $56,370 | +31% | $32,890 | $77,920 | 3,040 |
| 3 | Texas | $55,670 | +30% | $23,660 | $64,160 | 13,540 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $54,260 | +26% | $35,940 | $81,120 | 3,390 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $53,380 | +24% | $24,450 | $61,780 | 600 |
| 6 | Utah | $52,300 | +22% | $26,730 | $76,910 | 2,020 |
| 7 | Washington | $50,460 | +18% | $34,650 | $64,740 | 1,480 |
| 8 | North Carolina | $50,050 | +17% | $33,130 | $73,980 | 2,900 |
| 9 | North Dakota | $49,960 | +16% | $36,960 | $59,080 | 90 |
| 10 | Oklahoma | $49,920 | +16% | $29,120 | $60,230 | 1,680 |
| 11 | Virginia | $49,890 | +16% | $31,670 | $80,310 | 1,660 |
| 12 | Arizona | $49,810 | +16% | $30,900 | $74,830 | 7,200 |
| 13 | Kentucky | $49,680 | +16% | $31,270 | $80,200 | 990 |
| 14 | Oregon | $49,550 | +15% | $38,970 | $80,570 | 880 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $49,420 | +15% | $31,200 | $64,880 | 50 |
| 16 | California | $49,140 | +15% | $35,460 | $77,440 | 19,120 |
| 17 | Georgia | $48,800 | +14% | $21,900 | $73,190 | 2,470 |
| 18 | Ohio | $48,710 | +14% | $23,600 | $92,200 | 2,210 |
| 19 | Vermont | $48,620 | +13% | $35,030 | $59,510 | 60 |
| 20 | New Mexico | $48,270 | +12% | $34,400 | $65,100 | 370 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $47,990 | +12% | $30,670 | $58,740 | 4,210 |
| 22 | Maine | $47,210 | +10% | $36,910 | $74,780 | 90 |
| 23 | South Carolina | $46,760 | +9% | $19,630 | $60,510 | 2,730 |
| 24 | New York | $43,610 | +2% | $34,680 | $75,190 | 17,390 |
| 25 | District of Columbia | $43,160 | +1% | $36,400 | $73,370 | 130 |
| 26 | Kansas | $41,580 | −3% | $16,640 | $57,270 | 640 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $39,840 | −7% | $27,620 | $65,130 | 460 |
| 28 | Michigan | $39,830 | −7% | $33,240 | $76,420 | 18,440 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $39,650 | −8% | $28,080 | $69,680 | 730 |
| 30 | Iowa | $38,960 | −9% | $22,790 | $66,080 | 560 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $38,020 | −11% | $21,060 | $60,130 | 2,480 |
| 32 | Louisiana | $37,950 | −12% | $21,380 | $59,880 | 440 |
| 33 | Florida | $37,770 | −12% | $35,080 | $44,270 | 9,130 |
| 34 | Colorado | $37,450 | −13% | $32,430 | $81,240 | 530 |
| 35 | Idaho | $37,310 | −13% | $27,430 | $71,400 | 220 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $36,950 | −14% | $22,580 | $45,270 | 300 |
| 37 | Illinois | $36,040 | −16% | $31,850 | $96,230 | 12,340 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $35,960 | −16% | $28,880 | $36,990 | 40 |
| 39 | Alaska | $35,790 | −17% | $31,550 | $40,360 | 70 |
| 40 | Indiana | $34,910 | −19% | $20,850 | $62,290 | 1,940 |
| 41 | Montana | $30,070 | −30% | $21,940 | $61,620 | 380 |
| 42 | New Hampshire | $26,810 | −38% | $22,860 | $48,190 | 480 |
| 43 | Nevada | $24,960 | −42% | $24,960 | $24,960 | 540 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $23,140 | −46% | $22,880 | $35,530 | 2,600 |
| 45 | Alabama | $22,600 | −47% | $17,730 | $37,510 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Teaching Assistants (Postsecondary) salary questions
Which state pays teaching assistants (postsecondary) the most?
Maryland, with a median of $58,330 a year (+36% vs. the national median of $42,910). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays teaching assistants (postsecondary) the least?
Alabama, with a median of $22,600 a year (−47% vs. national).
Where do most teaching assistants (postsecondary) work?
California has the most jobs, about 19,120, with a median of $49,140.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.