Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $27,540 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $21,740
90th percentile $37,610
Employed locally 24,160
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,740
    25th
    $22,870
    50th (median)
    $27,540
    75th
    $31,690
    90th
    $37,610

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary vs area income 34% Median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary is 66% 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 Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,950
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,610
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,890
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $133,610
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Houston, TX is 21.9% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $21,740 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,870.