DC · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 25-9044

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual Salary $39,510 -12% below national average (national: $44,930)
$47,130Mean Annual
N/AMedian Hourly
110Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$39,510
$35,360
10th pct.
$64,530
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$35,360N/A
25th percentile$37,570N/A
50th percentile (median)$39,510N/A
75th percentile$49,470N/A
90th percentile (top earners)$64,530N/A
Mean (average)$47,130N/A

How District of Columbia Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. District of Columbia
District of Columbia (current) $39,510
Ohio $75,610 +91%
Connecticut $62,880 +59%
New Jersey $61,560 +56%
Maryland $56,140 +42%
North Dakota $50,570 +28%
California $50,330 +27%
Minnesota $50,260 +27%
Virginia $49,420 +25%

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Related Occupations in District of Columbia

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Home Health and Personal Care Aides $39,420 11,490
Crossing Guards and Flaggers $39,610 580
Bakers $39,090 1,000
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $38,990 4,050
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $40,160 1,010
Packers and Packagers, Hand $40,210 N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in District of Columbia?

The mean teaching assistants, postsecondary salary in District of Columbia is $47,130 per year. The median (middle) salary is $39,510 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in District of Columbia?

Entry-level teaching assistants, postsecondarys (10th percentile) in District of Columbia typically earn around $35,360 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $37,570 per year.

What is the highest Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in District of Columbia?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in District of Columbia make approximately $64,530 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $49,470 per year.

How does the District of Columbia Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary compare to the national average?

The median teaching assistants, postsecondary salary in District of Columbia is $39,510, which is -12% below national average of $44,930.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes