Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $27,860 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $18,640
90th percentile $35,450
Employed locally 740
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,640
    25th
    $22,410
    50th (median)
    $27,860
    75th
    $28,610
    90th
    $35,450

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary vs area income 42% Median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $50,870
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $49,980
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,610
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $48,120
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,630
    Bellingham, WA $47,540

    Nearby metros — Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $30,380
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $30,200
    Laredo, TX $29,810
    Victoria, TX $29,580
    Midland, TX $28,880
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $28,610

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $51,500
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,770
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $28,380
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,300
    Instructional Coordinators $66,190
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $31,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Abilene, TX is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Abilene, TX is 20.9% below the national median of $35,240. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Abilene?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $18,640 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,410.