The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA is $28,370 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $29,670.
Pay spans roughly $22,040 at the 10th percentile to $45,480 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 1,360 people work as teaching assistants, except postsecondary in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA.
| Median (annual) | $28,370 |
| Mean (annual) | $29,670 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $22,040 |
| 90th percentile | $45,480 |
| Employment | 1,360 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.