NJ · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 25-9044

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in New Jersey

Median Annual Salary $61,560 +37% above national average (national: $44,930)
$58,550Mean Annual
N/AMedian Hourly
3,140Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$61,560
$31,470
10th pct.
$77,800
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$31,470N/A
25th percentile$39,790N/A
50th percentile (median)$61,560N/A
75th percentile$73,940N/A
90th percentile (top earners)$77,800N/A
Mean (average)$58,550N/A

How New Jersey Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. New Jersey
New Jersey (current) $61,560
Ohio $75,610 +23%
Connecticut $62,880 +2%
Maryland $56,140 -9%
North Dakota $50,570 -18%
California $50,330 -18%
Minnesota $50,260 -18%
Virginia $49,420 -20%
Nebraska $48,180 -22%

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Related Occupations in New Jersey

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Carpenters $61,880 12,930
Surveying and Mapping Technicians $61,170 870
Machinists $62,010 3,530
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $60,930 5,290
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $62,200 5,850
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $60,620 10,080

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in New Jersey?

The mean teaching assistants, postsecondary salary in New Jersey is $58,550 per year. The median (middle) salary is $61,560 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level teaching assistants, postsecondarys (10th percentile) in New Jersey typically earn around $31,470 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $39,790 per year.

What is the highest Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in New Jersey?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in New Jersey make approximately $77,800 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $73,940 per year.

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

The median teaching assistants, postsecondary salary in New Jersey is $61,560, which is +37% 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