Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $36,790 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $33,500
90th percentile $47,160
Employed locally 4,490
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,500
    25th
    $34,830
    50th (median)
    $36,790
    75th
    $45,000
    90th
    $47,160

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary vs area income 54% Median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary is 46% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,630
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $47,440
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $46,920
    Decatur, IL $46,870
    Salinas, CA $46,410
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,380

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,020
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $67,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,370
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $167,970
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,700
    Tutors $37,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Bakersfield, CA is 4.4% above 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $33,500 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,830.