Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $44,020 +24.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $34,980
90th percentile $56,940
Employed locally 900
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,980
    25th
    $36,770
    50th (median)
    $44,020
    75th
    $47,150
    90th
    $56,940

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary vs area income 78% Median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary is 22% 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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$52,380
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$101,960
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$96,370
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$100,680
    Tutors$46,750
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$100,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in El Centro, CA is 24.9% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $34,980 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,770.