The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY is $36,220 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,700.
Pay spans roughly $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $47,580 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 6,840 people work as teaching assistants, except postsecondary in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY.
| Median (annual) | $36,220 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,700 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $31,200 |
| 90th percentile | $47,580 |
| Employment | 6,840 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.