The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Ames, IA is $28,950 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $28,690.
Pay spans roughly $21,760 at the 10th percentile to $35,980 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 800 people work as teaching assistants, except postsecondary in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $28,950 |
| Mean (annual) | $28,690 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $21,760 |
| 90th percentile | $35,980 |
| Employment | 800 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.