Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $22,320 -36.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $17,100
90th percentile $37,870
Employed locally 790
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,100
    25th
    $21,950
    50th (median)
    $22,320
    75th
    $29,490
    90th
    $37,870

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,730
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $53,980
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $52,340
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,200
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $61,900
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $57,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

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

    Is Southwest Louisiana above or below average for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Southwest Louisiana is 36.7% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $17,100 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,950.