The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in California is $45,460 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,490.
Pay spans roughly $36,100 at the 10th percentile to $57,880 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 160,960 people work as teaching assistants, except postsecondary in California.
| Median (annual) | $45,460 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,490 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $36,100 |
| 90th percentile | $57,880 |
| Employment | 160,960 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.