The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA is $46,380 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $50,190.
Pay spans roughly $38,640 at the 10th percentile to $63,070 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 6,470 people work as teaching assistants, except postsecondary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA.
| Median (annual) | $46,380 |
| Mean (annual) | $50,190 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $38,640 |
| 90th percentile | $63,070 |
| Employment | 6,470 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.