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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (25-9044) in South Central Workforce Development Area
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South Central WDA (1Q 2023)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$64,149
Entry wage$55,709
10th percentile wage$51,393
50th percentile wage$63,357
90th percentile wage$79,878
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services$63,357
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (25-9044)
Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing instructional support activities, such as developing teaching materials, leading discussion groups, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers. Graduate students who teach one or more full courses should be classified in the 25-1000 minor group.
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $63357.03 $80171.38 -$16814.35
2022$61012.00+3.8%$77204.00+3.8%-$16192.00
2021$58296.70+4.7%$73768.08+4.7%-$15471.38
2020$56774.48+2.7%$71841.89+2.7%-$15067.40
2019$55622.54+2.1%$70384.22+2.1%-$14761.68
2018$54347.17+2.3%$68770.39+2.3%-$14423.21
2017$53195.22+2.2%$67312.72+2.2%-$14117.50
2016$52084.42+2.1%$65907.12+2.1%-$13822.70
2015$51097.03+1.9%$64657.70+1.9%-$13560.66
2014$50068.51+2.1%$63356.21+2.1%-$13287.70
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $63357.03 $51884.05 $11472.98
2022$61012.00+3.8%$50160.00+3.4%$10851.99
2021$58296.70+4.7%$47460.08+5.7%$10836.61
2020$56774.48+2.7%$45833.62+3.5%$10940.86
2019$55622.54+2.1%$44532.45+2.9%$11090.08
2018$54347.17+2.3%$43231.29+3.0%$11115.88
2017$53195.22+2.2%$41995.18+2.9%$11200.04
2016$52084.42+2.1%$41019.30+2.4%$11065.11
2015$51097.03+1.9%$39978.37+2.6%$11118.66
2014$50068.51+2.1%$39132.61+2.2%$10935.90
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $64,802     
South Central $63,357     
Eastern $61,346     
North Central $51,215     
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern $61,346     
North Central $51,215     
South Central $63,357     
Southwest $64,802     
Wages in other areas
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