The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA is $49,610 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,230.
Pay spans roughly $35,990 at the 10th percentile to $51,980 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 1,570 people work as teaching assistants, except postsecondary in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA.
| Median (annual) | $49,610 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,230 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $35,990 |
| 90th percentile | $51,980 |
| Employment | 1,570 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.