Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $39,070 +10.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $35,750
90th percentile $56,820
Employed locally 1,060
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,750
    25th
    $36,670
    50th (median)
    $39,070
    75th
    $48,120
    90th
    $56,820

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 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
    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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $92,200
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $52,710
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $49,100
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $93,050
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,310
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $80,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

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

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 10.9% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $35,750 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,670.