PA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 25-9044

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Pennsylvania

Median Annual Salary $38,290 -15% below national average (national: $44,930)
$43,410Mean Annual
N/AMedian Hourly
3,370Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$38,290
$30,000
10th pct.
$63,930
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$30,000N/A
25th percentile$36,150N/A
50th percentile (median)$38,290N/A
75th percentile$49,020N/A
90th percentile (top earners)$63,930N/A
Mean (average)$43,410N/A

How Pennsylvania Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania (current) $38,290
Ohio $75,610 +97%
Connecticut $62,880 +64%
New Jersey $61,560 +61%
Maryland $56,140 +47%
North Dakota $50,570 +32%
California $50,330 +31%
Minnesota $50,260 +31%
Virginia $49,420 +29%

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Related Occupations in Pennsylvania

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Residential Advisors $38,220 5,150
Library Technicians $38,150 1,820
Emergency Medical Technicians $38,580 9,810
Tellers $38,750 15,580
Orderlies $38,790 3,750
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $37,770 34,310

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean teaching assistants, postsecondary salary in Pennsylvania is $43,410 per year. The median (middle) salary is $38,290 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level teaching assistants, postsecondarys (10th percentile) in Pennsylvania typically earn around $30,000 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $36,150 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Pennsylvania make approximately $63,930 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $49,020 per year.

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

The median teaching assistants, postsecondary salary in Pennsylvania is $38,290, which is -15% 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