Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $45,820 +30% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $36,600
90th percentile $59,770
Employed locally 960
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,600
    25th
    $37,570
    50th (median)
    $45,820
    75th
    $50,490
    90th
    $59,770

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$80,630
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$82,170
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$50,710
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$60,060
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$45,250
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 30% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $36,600 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,570.