Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $29,280 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $23,660
90th percentile $46,110
Employed locally 2,400
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,660
    25th
    $27,780
    50th (median)
    $29,280
    75th
    $35,840
    90th
    $46,110

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary vs area income 45% Median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary is 55% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $50,870
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $46,920
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,380
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,370
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $46,070
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $44,930

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $51,030
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,160
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,960
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $178,830
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $28,510
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Little Rock, AR is 16.9% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $23,660 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,780.