Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,130 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $50,030
Employed locally 730
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,600
    50th (median)
    $37,130
    75th
    $46,460
    90th
    $50,030

    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

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $80,550
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $82,630
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $82,640
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $62,360
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $80,470
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $39,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Massachusetts is 5.4% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,600.