Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $32,420 -8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $28,540
90th percentile $39,250
Employed locally 1,710
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,540
    25th
    $30,110
    50th (median)
    $32,420
    75th
    $36,720
    90th
    $39,250

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary vs area income 37% Median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary is 63% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $42,010
    Minnesota $38,160
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $37,250
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $37,210
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $37,030
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $36,760

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $37,410
    Tutors $35,870
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,620
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $66,440
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $133,620
    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $134,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $28,540 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,110.