The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Alaska is $30,560 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $35,580.
Pay spans roughly $26,760 at the 10th percentile to $48,320 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 3,930 people work as teaching assistants, except postsecondary in Alaska.
| Median (annual) | $30,560 |
| Mean (annual) | $35,580 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $26,760 |
| 90th percentile | $48,320 |
| Employment | 3,930 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.