Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $37,490 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $29,990
90th percentile $46,310
Employed locally 670
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,990
    25th
    $37,490
    50th (median)
    $37,490
    75th
    $37,490
    90th
    $46,310

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary vs area income 52% Median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary is 48% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $49,980
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $48,120
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,630
    District of Columbia $44,820
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,300
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $41,260

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $50,120
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,470
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,650
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $37,780
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,300
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $74,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Grand Junction, CO is 6.4% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $29,990 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,490.