The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA is $50,330 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,630.
Pay spans roughly $33,280 at the 10th percentile to $76,830 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 640 people work as teaching assistants, postsecondary in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA.
| Median (annual) | $50,330 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,630 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $33,280 |
| 90th percentile | $76,830 |
| Employment | 640 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.