The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI is $31,220 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $33,190.
Pay spans roughly $23,900 at the 10th percentile to $42,220 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 13,440 people work as teaching assistants, except postsecondary in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI.
| Median (annual) | $31,220 |
| Mean (annual) | $33,190 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $23,900 |
| 90th percentile | $42,220 |
| Employment | 13,440 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.