Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $45,400 +28.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $34,550
90th percentile $58,390
Employed locally 2,170
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,550
    25th
    $38,540
    50th (median)
    $45,400
    75th
    $47,690
    90th
    $58,390

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary vs area income 67% Median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary is 33% 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
    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
    Bellingham, WA $47,540
    Washington $47,210

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $80,020
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $49,710
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,740
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $81,620
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,070
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $81,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Yakima, WA is 28.8% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $34,550 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,540.