Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $26,550 -24.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $18,580
90th percentile $36,020
Employed locally 2,590
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,580
    25th
    $22,320
    50th (median)
    $26,550
    75th
    $30,200
    90th
    $36,020

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary vs area income 45% Median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary is 55% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $30,380
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $30,200
    Laredo, TX $29,810
    Victoria, TX $29,580
    Midland, TX $28,880
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $28,610

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,000
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,810
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,480
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,820
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,460
    Instructional Coordinators $74,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in El Paso, TX is 24.7% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $18,580 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,320.