The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in District of Columbia is $44,820 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $44,200.
Pay spans roughly $36,870 at the 10th percentile to $50,700 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 3,280 people work as teaching assistants, except postsecondary in District of Columbia.
| Median (annual) | $44,820 |
| Mean (annual) | $44,200 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $36,870 |
| 90th percentile | $50,700 |
| Employment | 3,280 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.