The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is $34,460 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,160.
Pay spans roughly $32,990 at the 10th percentile to $93,770 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 8,980 people work as teaching assistants, postsecondary in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
| Median (annual) | $34,460 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,160 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $32,990 |
| 90th percentile | $93,770 |
| Employment | 8,980 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.