Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $45,790 +29.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $36,340
90th percentile $55,910
Employed locally 2,820
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,340
    25th
    $37,210
    50th (median)
    $45,790
    75th
    $46,850
    90th
    $55,910

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary vs area income 57% Median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary is 43% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,630
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $47,440
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $46,920
    Decatur, IL $46,870
    Salinas, CA $46,410
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,380

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $100,430
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $58,420
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $98,150
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,630
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $101,900
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $60,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Modesto, CA is 29.9% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $36,340 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,210.