The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA is $45,820 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,590.
Pay spans roughly $36,600 at the 10th percentile to $59,770 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 960 people work as teaching assistants, except postsecondary in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA.
| Median (annual) | $45,820 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,590 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $36,600 |
| 90th percentile | $59,770 |
| Employment | 960 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.