The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Memphis, TN-MS-AR is $28,030 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $29,780.
Pay spans roughly $22,200 at the 10th percentile to $38,500 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 4,250 people work as teaching assistants, except postsecondary in Memphis, TN-MS-AR.
| Median (annual) | $28,030 |
| Mean (annual) | $29,780 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $22,200 |
| 90th percentile | $38,500 |
| Employment | 4,250 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.