Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $27,380 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $21,390
90th percentile $34,300
Employed locally 1,180
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,390
    25th
    $22,190
    50th (median)
    $27,380
    75th
    $30,680
    90th
    $34,300

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary vs area income 40% Median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary is 60% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,610
    California $45,460
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $44,930
    District of Columbia $44,820
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $43,550
    Visalia, CA $43,530

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,280
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,040
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $39,460
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,140
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,650
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $98,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Waterloo, IA is 22.3% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $21,390 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,190.