Teaching Assistants (Postsecondary) Salary in Texas
Teaching Assistants (Postsecondary) in Texas earn a median of $55,670 a year, +30% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $55,670
- vs. U.S. median
- +30% ($42,910)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 13,540
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,660; the top 10% earn over $64,160. Nationally the range is $28,600 to $76,420.
States ranked near Texas
Similar jobs in Texas
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,590 median in Texas
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$64,830 median in Texas
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$63,330 median in Texas
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,760 median in Texas
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$63,780 median in Texas
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,390 median in Texas
Teaching Assistants (Postsecondary) pay in Texas
How much do teaching assistants (postsecondary) make in Texas?
The median is $55,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,660 and the top 10% earn over $64,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for teaching assistants (postsecondary)?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 45 (+30% vs. the national median of $42,910). Living costs are not included.