The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL is $28,030 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $29,750.
Pay spans roughly $24,960 at the 10th percentile to $38,050 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 1,740 people work as teaching assistants, except postsecondary in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL.
| Median (annual) | $28,030 |
| Mean (annual) | $29,750 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $24,960 |
| 90th percentile | $38,050 |
| Employment | 1,740 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.