The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA is $43,010 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $43,580.
Pay spans roughly $35,280 at the 10th percentile to $55,710 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 11,530 people work as teaching assistants, except postsecondary in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA.
| Median (annual) | $43,010 |
| Mean (annual) | $43,580 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $35,280 |
| 90th percentile | $55,710 |
| Employment | 11,530 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.