Teaching Assistants (Postsecondary) Salary in Washington
Teaching Assistants (Postsecondary) in Washington earn a median of $50,460 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,460
- vs. U.S. median
- +18% ($42,910)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,480
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,650; the top 10% earn over $64,740. Nationally the range is $28,600 to $76,420.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$102,670 median in Washington
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$101,120 median in Washington
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$103,290 median in Washington
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$102,350 median in Washington
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$99,960 median in Washington
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$102,140 median in Washington
Teaching Assistants (Postsecondary) pay in Washington
How much do teaching assistants (postsecondary) make in Washington?
The median is $50,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,650 and the top 10% earn over $64,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for teaching assistants (postsecondary)?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 45 (+18% vs. the national median of $42,910). Living costs are not included.