The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA is $44,290 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $47,370.
Pay spans roughly $36,640 at the 10th percentile to $69,470 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 1,270 people work as teaching assistants, postsecondary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA.
| Median (annual) | $44,290 |
| Mean (annual) | $47,370 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $36,640 |
| 90th percentile | $69,470 |
| Employment | 1,270 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.