The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA is $39,070 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $43,640.
Pay spans roughly $35,750 at the 10th percentile to $56,820 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 1,060 people work as teaching assistants, except postsecondary in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA.
| Median (annual) | $39,070 |
| Mean (annual) | $43,640 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $35,750 |
| 90th percentile | $56,820 |
| Employment | 1,060 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.