Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $36,130 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $29,030
90th percentile $46,370
Employed locally 570
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,030
    25th
    $35,090
    50th (median)
    $36,130
    75th
    $44,430
    90th
    $46,370

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $42,010
    Rochester, MN $38,790
    Duluth, MN-WI $37,460
    St. Cloud, MN $37,380
    Fargo, ND-MN $37,080
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $36,330

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,430
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $37,730
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,960
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,990
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $35,620
    Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $72,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Mankato, MN is 2.5% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $29,030 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,090.