The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA is $27,380 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $27,050.
Pay spans roughly $21,390 at the 10th percentile to $34,300 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 1,180 people work as teaching assistants, except postsecondary in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA.
| Median (annual) | $27,380 |
| Mean (annual) | $27,050 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $21,390 |
| 90th percentile | $34,300 |
| Employment | 1,180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.