The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Portland-South Portland, ME is $46,590 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $44,530.
Pay spans roughly $36,230 at the 10th percentile to $51,270 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 3,480 people work as teaching assistants, except postsecondary in Portland-South Portland, ME.
| Median (annual) | $46,590 |
| Mean (annual) | $44,530 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $36,230 |
| 90th percentile | $51,270 |
| Employment | 3,480 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.