The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA is $44,930 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,950.
Pay spans roughly $36,320 at the 10th percentile to $58,040 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 2,120 people work as teaching assistants, except postsecondary in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA.
| Median (annual) | $44,930 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,950 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $36,320 |
| 90th percentile | $58,040 |
| Employment | 2,120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.