The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in Illinois is $36,120 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,040.
Pay spans roughly $30,240 at the 10th percentile to $93,170 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 11,860 people work as teaching assistants, postsecondary in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $36,120 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,040 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $30,240 |
| 90th percentile | $93,170 |
| Employment | 11,860 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.