Teaching Assistants (Postsecondary) Salary in New York
Teaching Assistants (Postsecondary) in New York earn a median of $43,610 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,610
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($42,910)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 17,390
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,680; the top 10% earn over $75,190. Nationally the range is $28,600 to $76,420.
States ranked near New York
Similar jobs in New York
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$97,070 median in New York
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$89,310 median in New York
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$86,450 median in New York
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$85,760 median in New York
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$77,630 median in New York
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$94,840 median in New York
Teaching Assistants (Postsecondary) pay in New York
How much do teaching assistants (postsecondary) make in New York?
The median is $43,610 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,680 and the top 10% earn over $75,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for teaching assistants (postsecondary)?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 45 (+2% vs. the national median of $42,910). Living costs are not included.