Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $36,160 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $26,950
90th percentile $46,550
Employed locally 7,070
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,950
    25th
    $28,820
    50th (median)
    $36,160
    75th
    $39,010
    90th
    $46,550

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary vs area income 53% Median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary is 47% 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
    Akron, OH $36,650
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $36,230
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $35,870
    Springfield, OH $35,710
    Toledo, OH $35,510
    Columbus, OH $35,410

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,500
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,240
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,510
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,320
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School $76,640
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $42,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Cleveland, OH is 2.6% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $26,950 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,820.