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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (25-9044) in Norwich-New London Labor Market Area
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Norwich-New London LMA (1Q 2023)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$52,129
Entry wage$41,890
10th percentile wage$31,195
50th percentile wage$52,628
90th percentile wage$60,478
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Educational Services
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Educational Services$52,628
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  $52627.92 $63791.10 -$11163.18
2022$50680.00+3.8%$61430.00+3.8%-$10749.99
2021$48424.52+4.7%$58696.10+4.7%-$10271.57
2020$47160.08+2.7%$57163.45+2.7%-$10003.36
2019$46203.21+2.1%$56003.62+2.1%-$9800.40
2018$45143.82+2.3%$54719.51+2.3%-$9575.68
2017$44186.95+2.2%$53559.67+2.2%-$9372.72
2016$43264.25+2.1%$52441.25+2.1%-$9177.00
2015$42444.08+1.9%$51447.11+1.9%-$9003.03
2014$41589.73+2.1%$50411.54+2.1%-$8821.81
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $52627.92 $51056.55 $1571.37
2022$50680.00+3.8%$49360.00+3.4%$1320.00
2021$48424.52+4.7%$46703.14+5.7%$1721.38
2020$47160.08+2.7%$45102.62+3.5%$2057.46
2019$46203.21+2.1%$43822.20+2.9%$2381.01
2018$45143.82+2.3%$42541.79+3.0%$2602.03
2017$44186.95+2.2%$41325.40+2.9%$2861.55
2016$43264.25+2.1%$40365.08+2.4%$2899.17
2015$42444.08+1.9%$39340.75+2.6%$3103.32
2014$41589.73+2.1%$38508.48+2.2%$3081.24
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
Bridgeport-Stamford $64,902  120  
New Haven $63,511  200  
Hartford $61,745  2,960  
Norwich-New London $52,628     
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $61,745  2,960  
New Haven $63,511  200  
Bridgeport-Stamford $64,902  120  
Norwich-New London $52,628     
Wages in other areas
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