The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA is $33,940 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,700.
Pay spans roughly $24,960 at the 10th percentile to $47,130 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 690 people work as teaching assistants, except postsecondary in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA.
| Median (annual) | $33,940 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,700 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $24,960 |
| 90th percentile | $47,130 |
| Employment | 690 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.