The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Merced, CA is $37,930 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,200.
Pay spans roughly $33,410 at the 10th percentile to $50,600 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 1,630 people work as teaching assistants, except postsecondary in Merced, CA.
| Median (annual) | $37,930 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,200 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $33,410 |
| 90th percentile | $50,600 |
| Employment | 1,630 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.