Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $18,910 -46.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $17,750
90th percentile $26,070
Employed locally 430
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,750
    25th
    $18,490
    50th (median)
    $18,910
    75th
    $21,910
    90th
    $26,070

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary vs area income 32% Median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary is 68% 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
    Williamsport, PA $28,280
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $28,030
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $23,570
    Jackson, MS $21,370

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,320
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,300
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,610
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $22,440
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $46,400
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $46,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 46.3% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $17,750 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,490.