The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL is $25,580 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $29,320.
Pay spans roughly $25,580 at the 10th percentile to $36,800 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 600 people work as teaching assistants, except postsecondary in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL.
| Median (annual) | $25,580 |
| Mean (annual) | $29,320 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $25,580 |
| 90th percentile | $36,800 |
| Employment | 600 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.