Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $40,130 +13.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $32,460
90th percentile $46,110
Employed locally 840
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,460
    25th
    $37,910
    50th (median)
    $40,130
    75th
    $40,130
    90th
    $46,110

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary vs area income 48% Median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary is 52% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $46,920
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,590
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $43,500
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $38,580
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $38,060

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,410
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,590
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,500
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $95,740
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,970
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $62,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Bismarck, ND is 13.9% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $32,460 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,910.