Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Gadsden, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gadsden, AL

Median annual salary $21,340 -39.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $17,460
90th percentile $26,660
Employed locally 180
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,460
    25th
    $20,040
    50th (median)
    $21,340
    75th
    $22,520
    90th
    $26,660

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary vs area income 40% Median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary is 60% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $50,870
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $47,440
    Salinas, CA $46,410
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,380
    California $45,460
    Vallejo, CA $44,950

    Related occupations in Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,620
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $24,320
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $24,610
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $52,560
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $57,810
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $59,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Gadsden, AL is 39.4% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $17,460 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,040.