Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $29,810 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $23,060
90th percentile $38,070
Employed locally 1,190
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,060
    25th
    $23,560
    50th (median)
    $29,810
    75th
    $36,410
    90th
    $38,070

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary vs area income 48% Median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary is 52% 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
    Victoria, TX $29,580
    Midland, TX $28,880
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $28,610
    Eagle Pass, TX $28,080

    Related occupations in Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,980
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,360
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$29,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,100
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$23,950
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$61,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Laredo, TX is 15.4% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $23,060 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,560.