Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Abilene, TX

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

Median annual salary $47,470 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $28,340
90th percentile $61,390
Employed locally 40
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,340
    25th
    $32,920
    50th (median)
    $47,470
    75th
    $57,370
    90th
    $61,390

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 71% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cleveland, OH $80,210
    Toledo, OH $77,970
    Ponce, PR $76,850
    Ohio $75,610
    Canton-Massillon, OH $75,610
    Winston-Salem, NC $71,320

    Nearby metros — Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lubbock, TX $61,330
    College Station-Bryan, TX $58,150
    Laredo, TX $48,750
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,060
    Texarkana, TX-AR $47,440
    Corpus Christi, TX $47,030

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,860
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $51,500
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,770
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $28,380
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,300
    Instructional Coordinators $66,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Abilene, TX is 5.7% above the national median of $44,930. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in Abilene?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $28,340 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,920.