The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Iowa is $28,500 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $28,590.
Pay spans roughly $21,170 at the 10th percentile to $36,260 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 22,910 people work as teaching assistants, except postsecondary in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $28,500 |
| Mean (annual) | $28,590 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $21,170 |
| 90th percentile | $36,260 |
| Employment | 22,910 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.