The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD is $35,450 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,280.
Pay spans roughly $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $57,000 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 14,210 people work as teaching assistants, except postsecondary in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD.
| Median (annual) | $35,450 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,280 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $31,200 |
| 90th percentile | $57,000 |
| Employment | 14,210 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.