Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,950 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $24,400
90th percentile $48,940
Employed locally 2,170
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,400
    25th
    $28,450
    50th (median)
    $34,950
    75th
    $45,060
    90th
    $48,940

    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

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,040
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,890
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $46,620
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,520
    Instructional Coordinators $57,330
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $77,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Alaska is 0.8% 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 Alaska?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $24,400 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,450.