Teaching Assistants (Postsecondary) Salary in California
Teaching Assistants (Postsecondary) in California earn a median of $49,140 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,140
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($42,910)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 19,120
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,460; the top 10% earn over $77,440. Nationally the range is $28,600 to $76,420.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$101,370 median in California
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$101,060 median in California
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$99,650 median in California
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$82,550 median in California
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$98,950 median in California
- Tutors$45,100 median in California
Teaching Assistants (Postsecondary) pay in California
How much do teaching assistants (postsecondary) make in California?
The median is $49,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,460 and the top 10% earn over $77,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for teaching assistants (postsecondary)?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 45 (+15% vs. the national median of $42,910). Living costs are not included.