Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $35,640 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $30,280
90th percentile $39,410
Employed locally 16,980
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,280
    25th
    $31,650
    50th (median)
    $35,640
    75th
    $38,210
    90th
    $39,410

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $37,610
    Tucson, AZ $33,690
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $33,330
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $31,130
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $31,090
    Yuma, AZ $29,850

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,270
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,070
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,390
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,440
    Instructional Coordinators $63,800
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $35,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Phoenix, AZ is 1.1% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $30,280 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,650.