Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $26,490 -24.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $19,010
90th percentile $38,530
Employed locally 1,360
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,010
    25th
    $22,190
    50th (median)
    $26,490
    75th
    $30,230
    90th
    $38,530

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $30,380
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $30,200
    Laredo, TX $29,810
    Victoria, TX $29,580
    Midland, TX $28,880
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $28,610

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $54,590
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,130
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,260
    Instructional Coordinators $65,690
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,040
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $64,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Waco, TX is 24.8% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $19,010 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,190.