The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in California is $50,330 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,170.
Pay spans roughly $34,940 at the 10th percentile to $77,790 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 26,370 people work as teaching assistants, postsecondary in California.
| Median (annual) | $50,330 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,170 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $34,940 |
| 90th percentile | $77,790 |
| Employment | 26,370 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.