The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA is $39,600 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,740.
Pay spans roughly $33,280 at the 10th percentile to $78,590 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 2,500 people work as teaching assistants, postsecondary in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA.
| Median (annual) | $39,600 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,740 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $33,280 |
| 90th percentile | $78,590 |
| Employment | 2,500 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.