The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Lafayette, LA is $21,740 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $26,320.
Pay spans roughly $16,160 at the 10th percentile to $37,600 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 1,110 people work as teaching assistants, except postsecondary in Lafayette, LA.
| Median (annual) | $21,740 |
| Mean (annual) | $26,320 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $16,160 |
| 90th percentile | $37,600 |
| Employment | 1,110 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.