Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Puerto Rico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $22,260 -36.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $21,180
90th percentile $33,760
Employed locally 440
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,180
    25th
    $21,490
    50th (median)
    $22,260
    75th
    $27,710
    90th
    $33,760

    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 Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $56,810
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $59,990
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,180
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $58,360
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,320
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $55,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Puerto Rico is 36.8% below 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 Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $21,180 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,490.