The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in New Orleans-Metairie, LA is $28,770 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $30,330.
Pay spans roughly $22,000 at the 10th percentile to $38,760 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 2,730 people work as teaching assistants, except postsecondary in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
| Median (annual) | $28,770 |
| Mean (annual) | $30,330 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $22,000 |
| 90th percentile | $38,760 |
| Employment | 2,730 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.