The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ is $35,640 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,210.
Pay spans roughly $30,280 at the 10th percentile to $39,410 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 16,980 people work as teaching assistants, except postsecondary in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ.
| Median (annual) | $35,640 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,210 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $30,280 |
| 90th percentile | $39,410 |
| Employment | 16,980 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.