Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $30,700 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $28,200
90th percentile $46,090
Employed locally 390
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,200
    25th
    $29,060
    50th (median)
    $30,700
    75th
    $38,210
    90th
    $46,090

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary vs area income 41% Median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary is 59% 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
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,370
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $43,550
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $42,790
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,300
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $41,270
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $40,380

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $65,930
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,500
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $55,480
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,200
    Tutors $38,020
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $46,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Santa Fe, NM is 12.9% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $28,200 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,060.