The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN is $31,210 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $33,320.
Pay spans roughly $22,710 at the 10th percentile to $48,520 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 880 people work as teaching assistants, except postsecondary in Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN.
| Median (annual) | $31,210 |
| Mean (annual) | $33,320 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $22,710 |
| 90th percentile | $48,520 |
| Employment | 880 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.