Teaching Assistants (Postsecondary) Salary in Massachusetts
Teaching Assistants (Postsecondary) in Massachusetts earn a median of $56,370 a year, +31% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,370
- vs. U.S. median
- +31% ($42,910)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 3,040
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,890; the top 10% earn over $77,920. Nationally the range is $28,600 to $76,420.
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Similar jobs in Massachusetts
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$95,260 median in Massachusetts
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$83,890 median in Massachusetts
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$93,260 median in Massachusetts
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$94,000 median in Massachusetts
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$84,100 median in Massachusetts
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$89,450 median in Massachusetts
Teaching Assistants (Postsecondary) pay in Massachusetts
How much do teaching assistants (postsecondary) make in Massachusetts?
The median is $56,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,890 and the top 10% earn over $77,920. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for teaching assistants (postsecondary)?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 45 (+31% vs. the national median of $42,910). Living costs are not included.