The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Amherst Town-Northampton, MA is $37,440 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,540.
Pay spans roughly $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $51,760 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 920 people work as teaching assistants, except postsecondary in Amherst Town-Northampton, MA.
| Median (annual) | $37,440 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,540 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $31,200 |
| 90th percentile | $51,760 |
| Employment | 920 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.