Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $36,330 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $28,540
90th percentile $49,190
Employed locally 2,660
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,540
    25th
    $34,430
    50th (median)
    $36,330
    75th
    $42,450
    90th
    $49,190

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary vs area income 42% Median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary is 58% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $43,500
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $42,010
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $40,610
    Duluth, MN-WI $37,460
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $37,210
    Eau Claire, WI $36,930

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,030
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $82,060
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $46,050
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,970
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,710
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $49,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Madison, WI is 3.1% above 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $28,540 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,430.