Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $42,790 +21.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $29,950
90th percentile $49,210
Employed locally 2,790
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,950
    25th
    $36,550
    50th (median)
    $42,790
    75th
    $47,890
    90th
    $49,210

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,530
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,750
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,380
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$35,140
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$43,310
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$49,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Southwest Maine is 21.4% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $29,950 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,550.