The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in New Jersey is $35,620 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,100.
Pay spans roughly $31,470 at the 10th percentile to $48,140 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 52,860 people work as teaching assistants, except postsecondary in New Jersey.
| Median (annual) | $35,620 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,100 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $31,470 |
| 90th percentile | $48,140 |
| Employment | 52,860 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.