Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $23,710 -32.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $18,800
90th percentile $37,170
Employed locally 1,050
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,800
    25th
    $22,260
    50th (median)
    $23,710
    75th
    $29,220
    90th
    $37,170

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary vs area income 36% Median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary is 64% 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 Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,120
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,200
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,730
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,250
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Amarillo, TX is 32.7% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $18,800 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,260.