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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$49,140
Median Annual Salary
▼
-2.4% vs 2024
$53,330
Mean Salary
$49,140
Median Salary
$23.62
Hourly Rate
19,120 people work as Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in California
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in California earn a median salary of $49,140 per year ($4,095/month).
This is 13.6% above the national average of $43,265.
California ranks #16 out of 45 states for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary pay.
Approximately 19,120 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 2.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
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.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
3.88
Active Listening
3.62
Speaking
3.5
Instructing
3.5
Learning Strategies
3.38
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
4.68
Education and Training
4.45
Computers and Electronics
3.52
Mathematics
3.27
Communications and Media
2.91
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(57.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in California
Salaries for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in California range from $35,460 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $77,440 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,440 and $64,280.
Median $49,140
P10: $35,460P25: $37,440P75: $64,280P90: $77,440
10th
$35,460
25th
$37,440
Median
$49,140
75th
$64,280
90th
$77,440
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,460
$17.05
$2,955
25th Percentile
$37,440
$18.00
$3,120
Median (50th)
$49,140
$23.62
$4,095
75th Percentile
$64,280
$30.90
$5,356
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$77,440
$37.23
$6,453
Note: The mean (average) salary of $53,330 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#16
California ranks #16 of 45 states
$43,265
National avg. for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
How much do Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary make in California?
The median annual salary for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in California is $49,140 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $53,330.
What is the salary range for a Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in California?
Salaries for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in California range from $35,460 at the 10th percentile to $77,440 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,440 and $64,280.
What is the starting salary for a Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in California?
Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary positions in California typically start around $35,460 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,440 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 19,120 people are employed as Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in California is approximately $23.62 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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