Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Lubbock, TX

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

Median annual salary $23,120 -34.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $18,850
90th percentile $37,060
Employed locally 1,660
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,850
    25th
    $21,700
    50th (median)
    $23,120
    75th
    $30,110
    90th
    $37,060

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary vs area income 37% Median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary is 63% 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,620
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $55,350
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,030
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,670
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,000
    Instructional Coordinators $60,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Lubbock, TX is 34.4% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $18,850 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,700.