Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $30,380 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $23,200
90th percentile $44,990
Employed locally 8,280
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,200
    25th
    $27,680
    50th (median)
    $30,380
    75th
    $37,720
    90th
    $44,990

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary vs area income 31% Median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary is 69% 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
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $30,200
    Laredo, TX $29,810
    Victoria, TX $29,580
    Midland, TX $28,880
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $28,610
    Eagle Pass, TX $28,080

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,590
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,820
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,250
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,170
    Instructional Coordinators $74,810
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $37,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Austin, TX is 13.8% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $23,200 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,680.