Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $47,440 +34.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $37,550
90th percentile $58,470
Employed locally 1,910
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,550
    25th
    $38,980
    50th (median)
    $47,440
    75th
    $50,380
    90th
    $58,470

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary vs area income 46% Median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary is 54% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $46,920
    Decatur, IL $46,870
    Salinas, CA $46,410
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,380
    Napa, CA $46,280

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $97,160
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $59,430
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,530
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $47,210
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,990
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $62,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 34.6% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $37,550 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,980.