Occupation Salary Profile

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

SOC Code: 25-9044

Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing instructional support activities, such as developing teaching materials, leading discussion groups, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers. Graduate students who teach one or more full courses should be classified in the 25-1000 minor group.

National Median (BLS)
$43,740
▲ +11.07% Nominal +7.56% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$50,230
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
16,110
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $32,850
25th Percentile $37,440
National Median (50th Percentile) $43,740
75th Percentile $62,520
90th Percentile $78,510
P10: $32,850 P50 (Median): $43,740 P90: $78,510