MA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 25-9044

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Massachusetts

Median Annual Salary $47,000 +5% above national average (national: $44,930)
$49,690Mean Annual
N/AMedian Hourly
3,390Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$47,000
$31,650
10th pct.
$76,520
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$31,650N/A
25th percentile$36,100N/A
50th percentile (median)$47,000N/A
75th percentile$60,330N/A
90th percentile (top earners)$76,520N/A
Mean (average)$49,690N/A

How Massachusetts Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Massachusetts
Massachusetts (current) $47,000
Ohio $75,610 +61%
Connecticut $62,880 +34%
New Jersey $61,560 +31%
Maryland $56,140 +19%
North Dakota $50,570 +8%
California $50,330 +7%
Minnesota $50,260 +7%
Virginia $49,420 +5%

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Related Occupations in Massachusetts

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $47,050 20,850
Data Entry Keyers $46,930 1,840
Residential Advisors $47,120 4,520
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,870 8,980
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $47,130 3,900
Helpers--Electricians $46,810 1,040

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Massachusetts?

The mean teaching assistants, postsecondary salary in Massachusetts is $49,690 per year. The median (middle) salary is $47,000 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in Massachusetts?

Entry-level teaching assistants, postsecondarys (10th percentile) in Massachusetts typically earn around $31,650 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $36,100 per year.

What is the highest Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Massachusetts?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Massachusetts make approximately $76,520 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $60,330 per year.

How does the Massachusetts Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary compare to the national average?

The median teaching assistants, postsecondary salary in Massachusetts is $47,000, which is +5% above 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