Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $29,040 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $22,290
90th percentile $35,760
Employed locally 1,220
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,290
    25th
    $23,020
    50th (median)
    $29,040
    75th
    $34,120
    90th
    $35,760

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary vs area income 39% Median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary is 61% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,610
    California $45,460
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $44,930
    District of Columbia $44,820
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $43,550
    Visalia, CA $43,530

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $57,030
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,690
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,610
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,490
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,320
    Instructional Coordinators $72,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Iowa City, IA is 17.6% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $22,290 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,020.